Loading Above the Rim
Material must stay below the top rail of the dumpster. Overfilled containers can be unsafe to haul and may require material to be removed before pickup. The simplest way to avoid this is to choose the right size before delivery and break down bulky items when practical.
Mixing in Prohibited Items
Tires, batteries, wet paint, chemicals, fuels, liquids, concrete, dirt, brick, rock, heavy fill, tree stumps, asbestos, and biohazard material should not be loaded in a standard dumpster. These items can create disposal rejection, added handling, or safety problems.
Loading Appliances Incorrectly
Appliances with refrigerant are not accepted. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and similar units must have the refrigerant professionally removed before loading. Once refrigerant has been removed, place the appliance at the rear barn doors so it can be reached during disposal.
Forgetting Mattress Placement
Mattresses and box springs are accepted, but they waste space when they are dropped flat across the dumpster floor late in the load. Load them first and stand them vertically on the long edge when possible. This creates a better wall of material and leaves room for boxes, bags, furniture, and small debris.
Ignoring Weather Weight
Rain can make carpet, mattresses, box springs, upholstered furniture, drywall, insulation, cardboard, clothing, and yard debris much heavier. Keep absorbent material covered when practical and avoid leaving open piles exposed before loading.
Concentrating Heavy Material
Shingles and dense remodeling debris can reach weight limits before the container looks full. Keep heavy material low, spread it across the floor, and avoid loading prohibited heavy fill such as concrete, dirt, brick, rock, or stumps.