If you’re like many people in Nashville, you may be feeling the urge to declutter your home as winter approaches. Renting a dumpster from redbox+ Dumpsters of North Nashville is an effective way to remove large amounts of trash, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to stay within the rules (and sometimes the law).
Depending on where you live and the garbage collection service in your area, there might be certain items that are banned from being disposed of in dumpsters. Because different areas have different rules, it’s crucial to contact your local Nashville dumpster rental company to find out what items are prohibited before renting a roll-off dumpster. A reputable dumpster business will help you locate alternatives for waste that cannot go into a roll-off dumpster or into your home bin.
The following is a list of the eight most commonly thrown-away items that cannot be disposed of in a dumpster, as well as the proper way to get rid of them:
- Flammable, toxic, hazardous, and corrosive materials cannot under any circumstances be disposed of in either your home trash can or a rented roll-off dumpster.
- Every year, 250 million scrap tires are created in the United States. However, because of environmental concerns, these tires cannot simply be sent to landfills. They must go through a specific tire recycling process before they can be disposed of.
- Paints, lacquers and the containers they come in may contain hazardous materials such as mercury or lead. Latex paint is sometimes an exception to this rule but usually it needs to be combined with something like cat litter before being disposed of into a garbage can. Stains, paints and finishes from aerosol cans are also not allowed.
- Automobile and industrial equipment oil is classified as hazardous and cannot be disposed of with regular garbage. This also includes oil from home equipment, such as lawn mowers or chain saws.
- Asbestos: It was a popular construction material used for ceilings, roofs, flooring, insulation, fire resistance, and more in buildings built before the late 1970s. However, research has revealed that asbestos is a highly dangerous material that can lead to a variety of lung diseases. Because it is hazardous to handle and cannot be disposed of in dumpsters, professional home contractors should be contacted to remove this dangerous substance.
- Batteries: Many people don’t realize that any type of battery, not just car batteries, can be incredibly harmful to the environment. Car batteries are the worst violators because they contain a lead-acid composition. However, all batteries have chemicals and metals that can corrode and do serious damage.
- Petroleum and gasoline products are not allowed in landfills or dumpsters because they can catch fire easily. If you have unusable fuel, take it to a local hazardous waste facility.
- Appliances with Freon: Though most appliances are accepted in rental dumpsters, refrigerators must have the Freon that produces its cooling effect removed by a professional before disposal. Donating old appliances to a local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store–where they often recycle appliances for low-income populations–is a more considerate option than dumping them.
Following dumpster disposal regulations and guidelines not only protects garbage collectors from potential harm and makes their job easier, but it also contributes to being environmentally responsible. Let’s work together to take care of Nashville!
For more information, please call redbox+ Dumpsters of North Nashville at 615-640-1388.