8 Items You Should Never Throw in a Dumpster

As the winter weather arrives and people start cleaning before it’s too cold, many are relying on a dumpster rental from redbox+ Dumpsters of Dallas. If you have large amounts of trash that you need removed, then a dumpster is definitely the way to go. However, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want everything to go smoothly.

Some areas have specific regulations concerning what items are and aren’t allowed in dumpsters. Before you rent a dumpster in the surrounding Dallas areas, be sure to ask the rental company about any item restrictions. A reputable business will also help you find disposal options for items that can’t go in a roll-off dumpster or your home bin. In the meantime, here are a few to get you started. 

8 Items You Should Never Throw in a Dumpster

Disposing of trash properly may seem unnecessary, but it’s actually very important to protect our environment. Here are the top 8 items that individuals often throw in the trash that you cannot put in a dumpster, as well as an explanation of how to properly dispose of them:

  1. Flammable, toxic, hazardous, or corrosive waste items are not allowed to be put in any type of waste container – this includes your home garbage bin as well as a roll-off dumpster you might rent.
  2. 250 million scrap tires are created every year, yet people still don’t know how to properly dispose of them. If you’re living in the United States, make sure to send your old tires through a tire recycling process instead of throwing them into landfills, that way our environment is better protected.
  3. Paints, lacquers, and sometimes even their containers may include poisonous chemicals such as mercury and lead. Although latex paint is sometimes an exception to this rule, it must usually be mixed with something like cat litter before being thrown away in a garbage can. Stains, paints, and finishes from aerosol cans are also not allowed.
  4. Hazardous oil from automobiles and industrial equipment–as well as some home-use items like lawn mowers or chain saws–cannot simply be disposed of in the trash.
  5. Although asbestos was once used extensively in a variety of building materials due to its fire-resistant and insulative properties, it is now known to be a highly dangerous substance that can lead to serious lung diseases. Asbestos cannot simply be disposed of in regular ways, so if you suspect your home has any containing this hazardous material, you should always contact professional home contractors for removal.
  6. Batteries: Many people don’t realize that batteries of any kind are very harmful to the environment. Car batteries are the most frequent type of battery disposed of improperly, as they contain lead-acid which can be corrosive and cause long-term damage.
  7. Petroleum and gasoline are highly combustible and not allowed in landfills or dumpsters. Unusable fuels can be disposed of at a local hazardous waste facility.
  8. Appliances with Freon: Many appliances can be disposed of in rental dumpsters, but refrigerators must have the Freon removed by a professional before they can be discarded. Consider donating old appliances to a local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, where they will be recycled and reused by low-income populations instead of being thrown away.

Following dumpster disposal regulations and guidelines not only benefits garbage collectors and those who have to return the dumpsters, but it also helps preserve the environment. Let’s do our part in Garland, Richardson, Sachse, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, University Park, Highland Park, Addison, Irving, and the surrounding Dallas, TX areas!

To learn more, please contact redbox+ Dumpsters of Dallas at 214-295-1006.

 

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