Roll-off dumpsters are a convenient and popular way to dispose of large quantities of waste and debris from construction sites, home renovations, and other projects. However, only some things can be thrown into a roll-off dumpster. Some certain items and materials are prohibited for safety, environmental, or regulatory reasons. Knowing what you cannot put in a roll-off dumpster is vital to avoid potential fines, environmental damage, or even accidents.
Why Is Proper Disposal Important?
Many governing bodies in the United States enforce regulations and rules regarding waste disposal. Illegal dumping laws are in place to prevent hazardous materials from entering the environment and causing adverse effects on natural resources, people, animals, and other living organisms.
Roll-off Container Rules: What Items Can You Throw?
Roll-off dumpsters have strict guidelines about what can and can’t be thrown out, just like regular trash cans or recycling containers. It is essential to correctly dispose of all materials and items when doing construction projects, lawn maintenance, or home renovations.
Many items can be disposed of in a roll-off dumpster container. You can dispose of non-hazardous materials, household debris, and other items in dumpsters when you are doing renovations or construction.
You can place the following common items of waste in residential and commercial roll-off containers:
- Boxes
- Wood flooring
- Items that have been damaged by water or fire
- Some pipes and sinks
- PVC
- Screens
- Mattresses
- Dry paint cans
- Siding
- Furniture
- Household garbage
- Materials for construction
Your preferred waste disposal company will be able to confirm what items and materials can be thrown away in their roll-off containers. Your waste disposal company will also be able to advise you on what items and materials you should avoid when using a roll-off container.
Items to Keep Out of Your Roll-off Dumpster
Roll-off dumpsters can be a great way to keep construction sites safe and organized. However, there are some items you should avoid putting in these containers. To find out what materials and objects can be disposed of in a roll-off dumpster, consult your local waste disposal company. You can’t throw away everyday items in dumpster containers.
Electronics
Electronic systems and old electronics should be replaced. However, they shouldn’t go in a dumpster. The release of hazardous chemicals from batteries and other electronic components can lead to serious environmental problems, such as the degradation of ecosystems and water resources. E-waste can be anything from:
- Computers
- VCRs and DVD players
- Printers
- Televisions
- Keyboards
- Cables
- Circuit boards
- Video and digital cameras
- Stereo systems, speakers, and audio players
- There are many other options.
Many states and localities make it a point to set up electronic waste recycling centers. This allows you to use these services rather than putting your e-waste into a container. You can find the nearest e-waste recycling facility in your state here.
Paints, Lacquers and Stains, Flammable Solvents
Some flammable liquids such as paints, stains, and solvents can contain harmful ingredients that could harm the environment. You can put dried-out paint cans in a dumpster. However, you should handle containers containing liquids with care.
It is dangerous to allow flammable liquids in a dumpster roll-off. Cat litter is a simple way to quickly dry these materials. Cat litter’s sand-like crystals absorb any liquid in paint or lacquer cans. This makes it safer to dispose of these items in your dumpster roll-off container.
Oils and Gas
Gas and oil, like paints, stains, and lacquers can be extremely flammable. Do not dispose of chemicals, lawn mower fluids, or petroleum-based products in an open-top roll-off container. Your waste disposal company can point you toward designated gas and oil disposal sites or facilities, ensuring a safe and environmentally-friendly removal of these items.
Tires
Home and business owners can face heavy fines if they dump old tires in dumpsters or landfills. Instead of disposing of tires in roll-off containers, find a local tire and auto repair shop that will accept used or damaged tires.
Light Bulbs & Lighting Systems
Modern lighting systems use LED light bulbs that do not contain mercury. If they fail or leak, older systems that used traditional incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), and neon chemicals can cause havoc to local ecosystems.
Avoid dumping light bulbs into roll-off containers to ensure that hazardous chemicals like mercury don’t seep into the ground or cause damage to water sources and other natural systems. Contact a licensed lighting system disposal company to safely and sustainably dispose of these items.
Batteries
Another item that you should keep out of roll-off containers is batteries. A battery’s chemicals are “heavy metals” and can devastate the environment, people, and animals.
The poisonous heavy metals make it extremely dangerous to humans, animals, the earth, and other living things. Instead of disposing of your batteries in the same container, find a nearby battery recycling center.
Sorting It All Out
Roll-off containers are extremely useful for large commercial construction projects and residential home renovations. You can use roll-off dumpsters to dispose of many different items and materials. However, some may pose a danger.
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