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What Can and Can’t Go in a Roll-Off Dumpster?

Renting a dumpster makes cleanup easy — but a few items are not allowed for safety and environmental reasons, and tossing them in can mean extra fees or a refused load. Here’s the simple version.

✅ What you CAN throw in

• Household junk, furniture, and mattresses
• Renovation debris — drywall, wood, cabinets, flooring, tile
• Roofing shingles (mind the weight limit)
• Yard waste, branches, and lumber
• Concrete, brick, and dirt (usually in a dedicated heavy-debris container)
• Most non-hazardous construction and demolition material

❌ What you CANNOT throw in

These are commonly prohibited and typically need special disposal:

• Hazardous waste — chemicals, solvents, pesticides, motor oil
• Wet paint (dried-out cans are sometimes OK — ask first)
• Tires
• Appliances with Freon — refrigerators, freezers, AC units (unless the Freon is removed)
• Batteries — car and lithium batteries
• Electronics in some areas (e-waste rules)
• Asbestos and other regulated materials
• Flammable or explosive items, propane tanks
• Medical or biohazard waste

When you’re not sure — just ask

Rules vary a little by hauler and disposal facility. Before you toss a questionable item, call and ask — it’s faster than dealing with a refused load or a surprise fee.

Renting a dumpster in Yonkers?

We’ll tell you exactly what’s OK for your specific load before it’s delivered.