What You Can Put in Your Dumpster Rental
- Fridge and AC Disposal (items with FREON)***
- General Garbage Removal
- Renovation and Remodel Waste
- Construction Debris and Materials
- Yard and Landscaping Waste
- Plastic and Metal Items
- Indoor and Outdoor Furniture
- Wood, Sheetrock, and Building Materials
- Grills and Hot Tubs
- Flooring, Carpet, and Decking
- Sheds and Building Tear-Downs
- Roofing Debris and Shingles
- Mattresses, TVs, and Tires***
- Almost Anything Else!
Need More Info?
Wondering what items are prohibited or may incur additional fees? View our Prohibited Items & Additional Fees page.
Curious about our dumpster designs and built-in safety features? Check out our Safety Features page.
Still have questions? Call us at 860-604-1941 . We're happy to help!
Prohibited and Additional Fee Items
Before loading your dumpster, please review our prohibited items and additional disposal fees guidelines. Certain materials cannot be accepted due to state and landfill regulations. Certain items can be accepted but incur an additional charge, which is ok. Whether you're renting a dumpster in Ashford, Andover, Union, East Granby, or anywhere across our North Central Connecticut service area, if you're unsure about any item, feel free to call us — we're happy to help ensure your project stays on track and compliant.
The following materials are not allowed in our dumpsters:
- Oils or liquids of any kind
- Dirt or Sand
- Food waste
- Completely full dumpsters containing concrete, asphalt, bricks, or dirt (These materials are extremely heavy and may exceed safe hauling limits)
- Large equipment tires or large excavator tracks
- Hazardous waste of any kind (Including but not limited to chemicals, solvents, pesticides, and medical waste)
Additional Disposal Fees
Certain items may incur extra charges due to special handling or landfill regulations. These fees are as follows:
- Tires (off rim, up to 18”): $30 each
- Tires (on rim, up to 18”): $35 each
- Tires (off rim, 18”+): $45 each
- Tires (on rim, 18”+): $60 each
- Freon-containing items: (A/C units, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers): $60 each
- Propane tanks: $45 each
- Tractor-trailer tires: $70 each
- Small excavator tracks: $85 each
- TVs and computer monitors: $40 each
- Mattresses and box springs: $50 each (Fee may be avoided by disassembling before disposal)
- Batteries: $35 each
- Paint cans: -1 Gallon: $20 each -5 Gallon: $40 each