Are you in the need of throwing out large items but are not sure what items you can actually throw out? In this guide, we will go over 8 things that should not go in dumpsters. A dumpster rental is the best option for removing large amounts of waste, but there are rules and regulations as to what can actually be placed into a dumpster. A reputable dumpster rental company should be able to help aid you in locating alternative options when getting rid of these 8 things.
- Items that are marked as flammable, toxic, hazardous, or corrosive are strictly prohibited from being placed in a dumpster or even in your home garage bin.
- There are around 250 million scrap tires created each year, because there are large amounts they often find themselves in dumpsters and landfills, however, they never should be. They must go through a specific tire recycling technique in order to be disposed of as a result of environmental concerns.
- Some paints, lacquers, and their containers may contain hazardous chemicals such as mercury or lead. Although latex paint can be an exception to this rule it needs to be combined with something like cat litter before being disposed of in a garbage can; stains, paints, and finishes including those from aerosol cans also fall under these rules.
- The oil found in cars and industrial equipment can be hazardous, so it is not appropriate to dispose of them by throwing them away with household trash or putting them into a dumpster. This includes the oil used for lawnmowers or chainsaws.
- Asbestos is highly dangerous and can lead to a variety of lung diseases. It has been used for ceilings, roofs, flooring, insulation, fire resistance, and more in buildings built before the 1970s. Because it is so hazardous we recommend hiring a professional home contractor to remove the asbestos.
- Dumpsters are not the place to put your old batteries. Batteries can contain harmful chemicals, corrosive materials, and metals that are harmful when disposed of improperly, so keep them away from your dumpster rental.
- Petroleum and gas are highly combustible, meaning they should not be placed in landfills or dumpsters. Unusable fuels can be disposed of at a local hazardous waste facility.
- Appliances with Freon are not allowed to be placed in dumpsters. Many appliances are able to be put in rental dumpsters, however, refrigerators must be professionally rid of the Freon that produces the device’s cooling effect before disposal.
With any of these waste products, keeping dumpster disposal regulations and guidelines in mind not only protects garbage collectors from harm and avoids major headaches when dumpsters are returned, but it also promotes environmental responsibility. Let’s all do our part to protect the environment!
To learn more, please contact redbox+ Dumpsters of Greater Salt Lake at 801-505-9232.