What Can Go in a Dumpster?
Expert guidance from the AY YILMAZ team in Naugatuck, CT.
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Acceptable Materials
Most household and construction debris is welcome in our dumpsters. That includes furniture, mattresses (small fee may apply), appliances (non-refrigerant), wood, drywall, flooring, carpet, tile, shingles, yard waste, scrap metal, packaging materials and general non-hazardous junk.
Prohibited Materials
By law, certain items cannot go in a roll-off dumpster. These include hazardous chemicals, paint (liquid), oil, gasoline, propane tanks, batteries, tires, asbestos, medical waste and refrigerators or appliances containing freon. Disposing of these requires special handling — we can point you toward the right disposal channel.
Mixed Loads vs. Heavy Debris
Most rentals are 'mixed load' — household junk, construction debris and yard waste all in one container. Heavy materials like concrete, brick, dirt and asphalt require a separate container due to weight limits. Mixing heavy and light materials usually means lower allowable fill levels.
Weight Limits
Every dumpster has a weight limit (typically 2-6 tons depending on size). Going over results in overage fees. To avoid this, separate heavy materials and ask us about a dedicated concrete/heavy debris container if your project has a lot of dense waste.
Still Have Questions?
Not sure if your item is allowed? Just call (475) 522-4951 and ask. We'd rather take two minutes on the phone than charge an unexpected overage fee at pickup.
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