Before you go to throw away your trash, it’s important to note that there are a number of household items that you cannot (or should not) dispose of in your regular trash container or dumpster rental.
Many waste materials cannot even be recycled via your typical waste disposal services. These items often pose a hazard to the environment and human health and well-being and, therefore, must be handled and recycled through specialized techniques, rather than get dumped in landfills.
So, extra precautions should be taken when disposing of rubbish, household junk and other items.
What Can You Put In A Dumpster?
Most dumpster rental companies like Hoosier Hauler in Indianapolis, INaccept common materials, including:
- Garbage, such as paper, cardboard and rubbish
- Garden debris like branches, hedge and tree clippings, sod and more
- Old furniture pieces
- Renovation junk
- Roofing items and waste
- Construction materials
- Wood
- Basements, shed, garages and attic junk
- Appliances and some electronics
- Concrete
- Old tires
Things You Shouldn’t Toss In the Dumpster or Sink
Some of the items you cannot put in your dumpster rental include:
- Batteries
- Paints
- Oils
- Propane tanks
- Highly flammable materials
- Pesticides
- Chemicals
- Liquids
- Asbestos
- Hazardous waste
How to Dispose of Things That Can’t Be Put In Your Regular Trash Container or Rented Dumpster
Paints and Stains
Leftover paint, stains, paint thinners and paint strippers contain potentially harmful ingredients and should be taken to hazardous waste center or handled by a hazardous waste management company.
Adhesives and Glues
These products contain toxic chemicals that can seep into the environment. Let the adhesive dry if you’re dealing with a small amount. But for larger amounts, spread the adhesive or glue on a material like cardboard or newspapers.
Aerosol Cans
Aerosol cans that have something in them should be handled by a hazardous waste collection service since they may contain harmful chemicals.
Motor Oil
Drain your motor oil into a clean container and then take it to an automotive facility or oil collection location for recycling. While at it, don’t mix it with any other liquids.
Fertilizers
Use leftover fertilizer or give it to someone else who can use it. Otherwise, use a hazardous waste collection service to dispose of it.
Pesticides
Never pour leftover pesticides, powerful cleaning agents or other chemical product down the sink, into the toilet, or down a sewer or street drain. This can be dangerous to the environment. Take leftover pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, akaricides, nematicides, bird repellants and other chemicals to a household hazardous waste collection center.
Batteries, Old Electronics and Appliances
Some dumpster rental companies accept batteries, electronics and appliances and they’ll happily take your junk and then salvage and resell it. If your dumpster rental doesn’t accept these products, you can always find a responsible recycler of electronics and appliances.
