What Items Are Accepted & Prohibited in My Roll-off Dumpster

Unacceptable materials include  but are not limited to hazardous waste, dirt, industrial waste, chemical products, oil filters, herbicides and pesticides, radioactive material, solvents, paint (except completely dried latex paint cans—no liquids), other flammable liquids, aerosol cans, propane tanks, motor oil, transmission oil/lubricating/hydraulic oil/oil filters, contaminated oil (mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc.), antifreeze, appliances, petroleum-contaminated soil/lead paint chips, tires, batteries, computers, monitors, televisions, microwaves, fluorescent tubes, railroad ties, medical waste, asbestos, animals, barrels, and all liquids. Additional requirements may apply based upon your locality. The liability for appropriate waste remains with the customer as agreed to in the terms and conditions when contracting with Five Star Universe Services.

Items Commonly Accepted in Roll-Off Dumpsters

• Household Junk
• Wooden Furniture
• Brick, Asphalt, Concrete
• Construction & Home Improvement Debris
• Lumber
• Shingles
• Storm Debris

Household junk and debris from construction or home improvement projects are typically allowed in a dumpster. This includes remodeling debris such as drywall, lumber, flooring, cabinetry and siding, as well as general household items from decluttering projects. Learn more about the items that can go in a dumpster in most areas.

Items Not Always Accepted and Should Be Verified

For the following items, you should always call ahead to check if they are accepted in your area.

• Upholstered Furniture
• Yard Debris
• Appliances
• Electronics
• Dirt
• Mattresses & Box Springs
• Stumps & Large Yard Debris
• Event Waste
• Aerosol Cans

Certain items, such as upholstered furniture, appliances, electronics and mattresses, are allowed inside a dumpster in some areas. Because waste regulations can vary from state to state, and even from city to city, this is not the case everywhere.

Prohibited Items and Should Not Be Placed in Dumpsters

• Refrigerators
• Hot Water Tanks
• Tires
• Paint Cans & Lacquers
• Adhesives
• Car Batteries
• Medical Infectious Waste
• Hazardous Materials
• Contaminated Soils & Absorbents
• Household Cleaners
• Ink & Resins
• Oils, Fuels, & Propane Tanks
• Railroad Ties
• Asbestos
• Industrial Drums

While rules can vary for some materials, there are prohibited items you cannot throw in a dumpster anywhere. This includes refrigerators, tires, chemicals, car batteries, railroad ties and any other materials that are toxic, pose a significant safety hazard or could damage the container. Keep reading to learn how to handle waste materials that are not allowed in your roll off dumpster.