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What Type of Debris Can I Throw in a Roll Off Dumpster?
The dumpsters we offer for rental can hold almost any type of debris, but there are specific restrictions you will want to keep in mind. There are items you are unable to throw into a dumpster due to potential safety hazards and regulations at a local level. If you find you are uncertain that you can place a particular item in your roll off container, check the list below or contact us at 866-837-5820 to find out what kind of waste is accepted near you.
What Can I Throw in a Roll Off Dumpster?
Household trash and debris from a home improvement or construction project are usually allowed in a roll off dumpster. This will include remodeling debris like drywall, wood/lumber, flooring material, cabinets and siding, as well as general clutter you might wish to dispose of before a move.
Please keep in mind:
There are some geographic locations that have specific waste ordinances that make it impossible for us to dispose of specific items that we can accept elsewhere. Please contact Alpha Dumpsters at 866-837-5820 to learn more about the disposal guidelines for your local area.
Wooden Furniture
Furniture made from wood like tables, dining room chairs and shelving units are accepted most of the time, but you will always want to be certain to to ask us about any upholstered items, including sofas and reclining chairs, because they are not allowed to be hauled in a dumpster in all locations. The upholstered Furniture Section below explains more about what is and is not allow in a roll off dumpster in most locations.
Please be aware that disposal of furniture may carry additional expenses in some regions due to local regulations on the disposal of furniture.
*The disposal of furniture in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.
Asphalt, Brick and Concrete Debris
Heavy materials like brick, concrete chunks, asphalt and cinder blocks, can be hauled in a roll off dumpster. The team of specialists from Alpha Dumpsters can offer you specific roll off containers for heavy materials in locations where we can accept them.
*The disposal of bricks, concrete chunks, asphalt and cinder blocks in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.
Home Improvement and Construction Project Debris
In most situations, the debris from construction, demolition and home remodeling projects can be thrown in a construction dumpster. This can include flooring material, drywall, wall tile, old bathroom fixtures, bathroom tile, subfloor materials, old kitchen countertops and more.
*The disposal of home improvement and construction projects debris in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.
Debris from a Storm
The roll off dumpsters from Alpha Dumpsters can be used to collect and haul storm debris, typically including any uncontaminated and non-hazardous waste. We often accept damaged building materials and organic yard debris as long as they fall within any restrictions placed on debris on a given area.
*The disposal of debris from a storm in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.
Shingles and Roofing Materials
The old shingles from your roof can be thrown in a roll off dumpster in nearly all service areas. Roll off dumpster rental is a fantastic way to dispose of all roofing materials including the underlayment, roof tiles, plywood and any additional construction debris that may create during your project.
*The disposal of shingles and roofing material in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.
Aerosol Cans
Empty aerosol cans can be pitched into a dumpster. Please keep in mind that full or partially full cans do have the potential to explode. This is why you will not want to throw any aerosol cans with liquid in them in the roll off dumpster.
*The disposal of aerosol cans in a dumpster is only allowable in specific service areas.