Most household junk, furniture, and construction debris are fine to load into a rented dumpster, but a handful of materials are restricted, and knowing them ahead of time saves you from a hassle on pickup day.
Anything classified as hazardous waste is banned from landfills nationwide, not just in New Braunfels. This includes materials that are flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. If you are not sure whether something falls into this category, ask us before loading it.
Leftover paint, household chemicals, cleaning solvents, and similar liquids cannot go into a dumpster. Many local hazardous waste collection programs accept these items separately.
Batteries, including car batteries and many household batteries, along with electronics like old televisions and computers, are restricted from standard dumpster disposal due to the materials inside them.
Tires are banned from most landfills and require separate disposal through a tire recycling facility or a retailer that offers take back service when you buy replacements.
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, and any appliance containing refrigerant require special handling to safely remove the refrigerant before disposal.
These rules come from guidelines set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, designed to keep hazardous materials out of standard landfills where they could contaminate soil or groundwater near the Comal and Guadalupe watersheds. This applies across every dumpster size we offer.
Not without the refrigerant being properly removed first. Check with an appliance retailer or a specialized disposal service for this.
Generally no, due to restricted materials inside most electronic devices. A dedicated electronics recycling program is the better option.
Paint typically needs to go through a household hazardous waste collection program rather than a standard dumpster.
No, even on a construction job, hazardous material like certain chemicals or treated materials may need separate handling. Ask us if you are unsure about a specific material on your job site.
Call and ask before you load it. It takes a few minutes and saves you from finding alternate disposal after the fact. You can also review our full FAQ page.
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