4 Things You Should Not Put In Your Dumpster Rental

It might be convenient to put any waste you find at home into your dumpster. After all, you rented the dumpster to help you with waste management, right? Well, not all waste can go into your dumpster. In fact, when renting a dumpster, your company will give you a list of the items to not toss in your dumpster. If you are planning to rent a dumpster, or you have one already but have forgotten what should not go into it, you are lucky. Here is a list of items you would better keep out of your dumpster.

1. Batteries 

There is a good reason why throwing batteries in your dumpster is prohibited. Some batteries contain highly toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium, or even mercury. These chemicals can have devastating effects on human health if they get into water sources. In a nutshell, never put car batteries, lithium-ion batteries, laptop batteries, or rechargeable batteries into your dumpster. Reach your dumpster rental company for advice if you have old batteries. They might recommend another waste management service or a reliable battery recycling center.

2. Flammable Materials

If you have flammable items in your house, such as oil, fuels, gasoline containers, propane tanks, or adhesives, do not put them in your dumpster. These materials can catch fire at a moment's notice, leading to the destruction of property and fire injuries. But that does not mean you have to keep these materials in your home. Consult with your dumpster rental company, and they will advise you on how to handle the waste to avoid losses and injuries.

3. Prescription Medications 

Before you put old prescription medication in your dumpster, think about the harm it can cause to the environment. Yes, expired medication can harm fish, frogs, and starlings. For example, birth control pills can affect reproduction in fish. Again, your dumpster rental company can give insight on the safest method to dispose of your expired medications. Be sure to give them a call rather than toss them into the dumpster.

4. Paints and Solvents

After a renovation project, the odds are high that you will have paints and solvents lying in your home. Well, the first thing that may come to your mind is putting them into the dumpster with other renovation debris. Generally, paints and solvents should never go into your dumpster. They may contain dangerous chemicals such as lead, arsenic, and benzene that can contaminate water sources, endangering humans, wildlife, and water life.

Other things you should not put into your dumpster include pesticides, herbicides, home cleaning chemicals, asbestos, or whole tires.

Your best bet to have a stress-free dumpster rental experience is to talk to an experienced dumpster company. They will help you pick a dumpster that suits your projects and, most importantly, guide you on the type of waste you should not put into your dumpster.