Can I put large appliances in the dumpster?
No. Fridges, freezers, ovens, washers, dryers, water heaters. The landfill charges $40 per appliance and can reject the whole load.
Do's and Don'ts
What we can take, what we cannot, and why. These rules match the guidance on our Facebook page.
Yes, put this in the trash
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Household trash
Regular bagged garbage, weekly pickup.
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Bagged pet waste
Kitty litter, dog waste, and anything wet. Bag it first. Wet litter sticks to the dumpster like glue.
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Cooled ashes, bagged
Ashes have to be fully cool, then boxed or bagged. Wet ashes harden like concrete and eat the bottom out of the container.
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Cardboard
Broken down, inside the container.
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Most spring cleaning
Call ahead for bulk items so we know to expect them. If we cannot take it all in one run, we come back.
No, these stay out
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Large appliances
Fridges, freezers, ovens, washers, dryers, water heaters. The landfill charges $40 per appliance and can reject the whole load.
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Wet paint and oil
Our truck bodies have drains. Wet paint or oil can end up on the road and in a neighbor's yard. Open cans and let them dry out first.
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Tires
Car and truck tires are not accepted.
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Batteries
Automotive and lithium-ion batteries need a different disposal path.
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Heavy metals
Scrap metal, appliances with metal housings, and similar items.
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Heavy lumber
Beams, railroad ties, landscape timbers.
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Concrete and rocks
Even in small amounts. Call and we can help sort out where it goes.
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Chemicals
Pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, anything labeled hazardous.
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Skunks
Please. Real rule. Real serious. Call and we can help sort it.
In-town spring cleaning: call the office before pickup day so we know to expect extras. Put the bulk out with your regular garbage. Anything we cannot take, we leave to the side.
Some routes run with only one driver. If something is too heavy for one person to lift, we may leave it. Call and we will figure something out.
Common questions
Can I put wet paint and oil in the dumpster?
No. Our truck bodies have drains. Wet paint or oil can end up on the road and in a neighbor's yard. Open cans and let them dry out first.
Can I put tires in the dumpster?
No. Car and truck tires are not accepted.
Can I put batteries in the dumpster?
No. Automotive and lithium-ion batteries need a different disposal path.
Can I put heavy metals in the dumpster?
No. Scrap metal, appliances with metal housings, and similar items.
Can I put heavy lumber in the dumpster?
No. Beams, railroad ties, landscape timbers.
Can I put concrete and rocks in the dumpster?
No. Even in small amounts. Call and we can help sort out where it goes.
Can I put chemicals in the dumpster?
No. Pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, anything labeled hazardous.
Not sure if something is OK?
Call the office. It is faster than guessing, and we would rather answer a quick question than leave something behind.
Call 701-869-2629