What can go in a dumpster?

• Household junk and trash

  Goes in

  The everyday contents of a garage, attic or spare room. This is the most common load we haul.

• Furniture

  Goes in

  Sofas, tables, dressers, bed frames, desks and shelving all go in without any special handling.

• Mattresses and box springs

  Goes in — extra fee

  Accepted, but the landfill charges separately to process them, so there's a per-mattress fee. Tell us how many when you book and it won't be a surprise.

• Clothing, toys and personal items

  Goes in

  Fine to toss. If any of it is genuinely usable, a donation run will save you space in the can.

• Carpet and padding

  Goes in

  Roll it and cut it into manageable lengths — long rolls waste a surprising amount of space.

• Drywall and plaster

  Goes in

  Standard remodel debris. Worth knowing that plaster and lath are much heavier than modern drywall.

• Lumber and offcuts

  Goes in

  Framing scraps, sheet goods and trim. Bulky but light, which is what the taller can is for.

• Cabinets and countertops

  Goes in

  Kitchen and bath tear-outs are fine. Stone countertops are dense — mention them so we can watch the weight.

• Tile and flooring

  Goes in

  Ceramic, laminate, vinyl and hardwood all go in. Tile is heavy for its volume, so a full can of it hits the tonnage ceiling early.

• Windows and interior doors

  Goes in

  No problem. Glass is fine inside a frame — we just ask that loose panes aren't thrown in on their own.

• Asphalt shingles

  Goes in

  Very common for us. Shingles are dense enough that a tear-off usually reaches the weight limit long before the can looks full — worth planning for.

• Roofing felt and underlayment

  Goes in

  Goes in with the rest of the tear-off.

• Clay or concrete roof tile

  Call first

  Sometimes workable and sometimes not, depending on quantity and where it's going. Call before the crew starts stripping.

• Branches, brush and yard waste

  Goes in

  Storm cleanup and landscaping clearances are fine. Cutting long limbs down means you fit far more in.

• Fencing and decking

  Goes in

  Timber fence panels, posts and deck boards all go in. Pull concrete footings off the posts first — that part we can't take.

• Above-ground pool

  Call first

  Usually workable once it's dismantled and dry. Give us a call so we can size it properly.

• Appliances without refrigerant

  Call first

  Washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and microwaves are usually fine, but mention them when you book so we can okay it beforehand.

• Fridges, freezers and AC units

  Call first

  Only once the refrigerant has been professionally recovered and the unit is tagged. Without that certificate the landfill will refuse it and the charge comes back to you.

• Televisions and computers

  Can't take it

  Electronics are on the restricted list and cannot go in a mixed load. Most Texas counties run free e-waste drop-off days, which is the simplest route.

• Concrete, brick and masonry

  Call first

  Talk to us before you plan on it. Heavy inert material is a weight problem rather than a flat refusal — sometimes it can be worked, often a dedicated container is cheaper. Either way, do not load it unannounced.

• Dirt, soil and sod

  Call first

  Same weight problem as concrete — a cubic yard of wet soil is over a ton on its own. Call before you start filling and we will work out whether it can go.

• Tires

  Call first

  Only if we have agreed it beforehand — they cannot just go in with a mixed load. Ask first and we will tell you either way; otherwise most tire shops take them for a small fee.

• Railroad ties

  Can't take it

  Treated with creosote, which makes them a restricted material rather than ordinary timber.

• Paint, stain and solvents

  Can't take it

  Liquids are out. Fully dried latex paint in an open can is usually acceptable at household hazardous waste days — worth checking your city's schedule.

• Fuel, oil and propane tanks

  Can't take it

  Never, even when empty. Propane cylinders in particular are a genuine hazard in a compactor.

• Asbestos

  Can't take it

  Requires a licensed abatement contractor and a sealed disposal route. If you suspect it in an older property, stop and get it tested before demolition starts.

• Batteries and chemicals

  Can't take it

  Vehicle and lithium batteries, pesticides, pool chemicals and cleaning solvents all need household hazardous waste collection.

• Medical waste and sharps

  Can't take it

  Needles and clinical waste need a licensed route. Pharmacies often run sharps take-back programs.

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