To keep every load safe, legal, and within disposal rules, some materials cannot go inside the dumpster. Keep these items out of the container and arrange the proper recycling or disposal method before pickup.
Wet paint cannot go into the dumpster. Latex or water-based paint must be fully dried and cured first. Mix the paint with dirt, cat litter, sawdust, paint hardener, or another absorbent material until it is solid all the way through, not just thick on top. Once fully cured, double bag the dried material before placing it in the dumpster.
Propane tanks cannot go inside the dumpster because they create fire and explosion risk. FTH Services will take propane tanks for recycling when they are placed on the ground in front of the dumpster. We will load the tank separately and secure it for transport.
Tires should be taken to a tire retailer, recycling location, or county collection program. Tires hidden in a dumpster load create handling issues and added charges.
Car batteries cannot go in the dumpster. Many auto parts stores accept old vehicle batteries, and some stores may purchase or credit the customer for the old battery.
Wet paint, tires, and car batteries are subject to a $75 charge per occurrence if they are placed in the dumpster or require restricted handling.
Use a household hazardous-waste program or approved disposal provider for chemicals, fuels, oils, solvents, and pesticides. These never go in a roll-off dumpster.
All debris must stay below the rim/top rail. Material above the rim, items hanging over the sides, loose liquids, or an unsafe load can result in additional fees, unloading requirements, delayed pickup, or refusal to haul. Review the Terms and Conditions for customer responsibility, added charges, and loading rules.
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Prohibited dumpster items include concrete, dirt, brick, rock, tree stumps, tires, batteries, wet paint, chemicals, fuel, liquids, biohazard waste, and appliances with refrigerant.
Dumpster material above the rim/top rail can create added fees, require unloading, delay pickup, or make the load unsafe to haul.
Prohibited dumpster items should go to approved recycling, household hazardous-waste programs, retailers, or specialty disposal providers.
