Fall is upon us, and Orange County residents are getting the urge to clean out their garages and homes. redbox+ Dumpsters of Orange County is the most efficient method to get rid of a lot of trash, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to follow regulations while using one.
Although garbage collections differ from place to place, some items are banned in dumpsters everywhere. Before you attempt to dispose of any item in a roll-off dumpster or your home bin, check with your local Orange County dumpster rental company for clarification on the bans. A reputable business will help you locate appropriate disposal options for waste that cannot go in a roll-off dumpster or into your home bin.
The following is a list of the eight most common items individuals throw in their trash that cannot go in a dumpster, as well as how to properly dispose of them:
- Home equipment such as lawnmowers and chain saws typically use oil classified as hazardous. This means that the oil cannot be disposed of in regular garbage cans or trash bins.
- Batteries: This covers all types of batteries, with automobile batteries being the most prevalent. The chemicals, metals, and corrosive substances present in batteries may be highly dangerous; particularly lead-acid car batteries that include a lead-acid composition.
- Flammable, toxic, hazardous, and corrosive items must never be disposed of in any type of home waste container or roll-off dumpster.
- Tires should never be sent to landfills in the United States, even though 250 million scrap tires are produced every year. In order to be disposed of as a result of environmental concerns, they must undergo a particular tire recycling process.
- Many hazardous chemicals like mercury and lead are found in paint, lacquer, and even cans. Latex paint is sometimes an exception but it must be combined with something absorbent before being disposed of in the garbage can. Prevention is key so make sure to dispose of stains, paints, and finishes including those from aerosol cans properly.
- Asbestos: It was commonly used in construction prior to the late 1970s for materials like ceilings, roofs, flooring, insulation, and fire resistance. However, research has shown that asbestos is a highly dangerous material that can lead to various lung diseases. Since it is hazardous to handle and cannot be disposed of in dumpsters, you should always contact professional home contractors to remove this substance.
- Freon Appliances: Most appliances can be thrown away in a dumpster, but refrigerators have to have the Freon which causes the cooling effect removed by a professional before it can be disposed of. Consider donating old appliances somewhere like Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, where they often recycle them for low-income people, instead of just dumping them.
- As petroleum and gasoline are highly combustible, they cannot be put in landfills or dumpsters. Dispose of them at your local hazardous waste facility instead.
Keeping dumpster disposal rules and guidelines in mind not only protects garbage collectors from harm and avoids major headaches when dumpsters are returned, but it also encourages environmental responsibility. Let us all do our part to protect the Orange County environment!
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