Dumpster rentals remain the most popular option for people to throw away massive debris. They're famous for garage cleanouts, construction projects, and landlords who must clean out rentals to hurry up and move a new tenant in. However, there are several items a dumpster rental company usually won't allow in their dumpsters. This article will review the main items you usually can't throw away.

1. Asbestos

Today, most houses have modern materials that don't contain asbestos. However, there are still older houses that have asbestos in them. It's commonly found in older ceilings, acoustic ceilings, vinyl, drywall, and other materials. Asbestos is so toxic that it requires special care and specific disposal methods, so a dumpster rental company won't allow it in their dumpsters.

2. Wet Paint

A lot of people contact a dumpster rental company for construction projects. According to Waste Advantage Magazine, 20-yard dumpsters are usually the most common containers because they have a competitive price and hold a lot of debris. However, wet paint is also typical during renovations. Many companies don't take damp paint.

3. Tires

Tires can quickly pile up and get in the way. Throwing them in the dumpster is an easy solution, but most dumpster companies won't allow tires. However, there is a good reason. Most waste thrown in a dumpster will wind up in a landfill, and tires are usually banned from landfills. They are a popular place for nests, which can breed pests. Tires may wind up being burned, which results in toxic smoke. Now, most tires are recycled.

4. Refrigerant

Some companies will let you put appliances in dumpsters. However, they don't allow refrigerant, which means you usually can't put refrigerators in the dumpster. This also includes many freezers and mini-fridges because it's unsafe. You typically have to contact a professional to drain the freon from a refrigerator before tossing it in a dumpster.

Many guidelines are implemented to ensure everyone's safety and to follow local or federal guidelines. We also don't allow batteries, fuel, hazardous waste, or medical waste in our dumpsters. Contact us today at Bulldog Roll-Off Dumpsters, LLC to learn more about our rules and regulations. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the near future!