While haulers can handle a large volume of materials including yard waste, drywall, and shingles, it’s important to remember that hazardous waste items cannot go to the landfill. As you manage waste on your construction site, we ask that none of the following items be tossed in an job site dumpster:
- Flammable materials: propane tanks, batteries, gasoline, oil, fuel, or other chemicals
- Herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides
- Industrial drums
- Paints, solvents, stains, and varnishes
- CFL light bulbs and fluorescent lights
- Thermostats and thermometers
- Asbestos
- Corrosive materials, such as sulfuric acid
If you’re unsure if an item can be placed in the dumpster, please contact the experts at Rumpke for assistance.