The list below is a list of common items that may not be disposed of when you rent a dumpster. These include all flammable, toxic and hazardous materials, as well as certain items that may damage the dumpster.
Adhesives
Glues and other adhesives can damage a dumpster container and cause trash items to adhere to one another. Instead of putting these in the waste dumpster throw adhesives in small quantities out with your regular trash.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a highly dangerous mineral fibre that was used to make construction materials more flame resistant. It was used for ceilings, roofing, flooring, insulation and more primarily in structures built before the late 1970s. It was banned from use after it was discovered to be carcinogenic. Licensed experts are required for any asbestos removal because it poses a serious health risk.
Batteries
The chemicals, metals and corrosive materials in batteries can pose a serious threat. This is particularly true for car batteries, which have lead-acid composition. Lead, along with other heavy metals, has to be disposed of separate from other waste.
Cleaning Products
Most cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can become hazardous if they aren’t disposed of in a certain way.
Contaminated Soil
Any soil that you believe came in contact with hazardous material such as chemicals and vehicle oils should be treated as if it is hazardous as well. The soil can be treated or it will need to be put through a hazardous waste processor.
Food Waste
Food waste should be thrown out in your regular garbage container, not a rental dumpster. These materials can go in the landfill, but they can attract rodents and vermin. Consider composting food waste or disposing of it through your municipal waste removal department.
Fuels
Petroleum and gasoline are highly flammable and for that reason they are banned at landfills. Unusable fuels can be disposed of at a hazardous waste centre.
Infectious Waste
Any material or items that contain or have come in contact with bodily fluids and medication are considered infectious waste. There are specialty waste removal experts that are licensed to handle these materials.
Industrial Drums and Waste
The by-products of industrial processes are typically contained within industrial drums. Often these by-products are hazardous materials that must be transported by licensed haulers and disposed of at a specialized processing facility.
Ink
The inks and resins that are found in printers and pens can damage waste containers, which is why they should be brought to a recycling centre for proper removal.
Motor Oils
Oils that are used in vehicles and industrial equipment are generally considered to be hazardous. Consult with your local hazardous waste facility for information on how and where to dispose motor oils.
Paints
Paints, lacquers and even their cans sometimes contain harmful elements such as mercury and lead. This is typically the case for paints that were made before the 1990s. On top of containing hazardous materials, paints can also stain dumpsters and other waste removal equipment.
Refrigerants
The refrigerants that are used in machinery and vehicles are highly dangerous and regulated by federal guidelines. If you want to throw a refrigerator in your rent dumpster contact our customer service team for information on the proper draining that is required.