Junksta Dumpsters
Junksta Dumpsters · Bradenton, FL

What Can (and Can't) Go in a Dumpster?

Most household and construction debris is fair game — a few things aren't. Here's the quick list before you load.

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A roll-off handles the vast majority of household and construction debris — but a few things are off-limits for safety and landfill rules. Here's the quick rundown so your pickup goes smoothly. When in doubt, send us a photo and we'll tell you before you load it.

What you CAN toss

  • Household junk & furniture — couches, mattresses, tables, carpet, clothes, boxes, general clutter.
  • Construction & demo debris — drywall, lumber, cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, trim, fixtures.
  • Roofing — asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing (watch the weight on big tear-offs).
  • Yard & storm debris — branches, brush, fencing, and post-storm cleanup.
  • Appliances — stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers are accepted, with a $125 appliance fee for any appliances in the load. Refrigerators, freezers and AC units must also have the refrigerant (freon) professionally removed first — just ask and we'll guide you.
  • Most electronics — usually okay; ask about TVs and monitors, which some facilities handle separately.

What you CAN'T put in

These are prohibited by landfill and safety rules — they can't go in any roll-off:

  • Hazardous materials — paint (wet), solvents, oil, fuel, chemicals, pesticides, pool chemicals.
  • Batteries and propane/gas tanks.
  • Tires in a regular load — a mixed load with tires is billed $180/ton; we can take an all-tire load by arrangement, just ask.
  • Asbestos and medical waste.
  • Dirt — we don't haul dirt.
  • Refrigerant appliances with the freon still in them (see above).

Most of these have free local drop-off or recycling options — ask and we'll point you to one.

Concrete & masonry (limited)

We do take concrete, brick, and block — but because it's heavy, only up to half of a 12-yard load per rental. Please tell us when you book if your load includes concrete so we can plan for the weight. We don't haul dirt. Everything else goes in a standard rental, which includes 2 tons of disposal; over that it's $90/ton pro-rated, so watch the weight on shingles and tile.

Not sure about a specific item? Text a photo to (941) 302-5728 and we'll give you a straight answer before it goes in the can.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I put a mattress or furniture in a dumpster?

Yes — mattresses, couches, and general furniture are all fine in a roll-off.

Can I throw away appliances?

Yes — with a $125 appliance fee for any appliances in the load. Stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers are accepted; refrigerators, freezers and AC units also need the refrigerant (freon) professionally removed first — ask us and we'll guide you.

Can I put concrete or brick in a dumpster?

Yes — in limited amounts. Because concrete is heavy, we cap it at half of a 12-yard load per rental; just tell us when you book if your load includes concrete. (We don't haul dirt.)

What can't go in a dumpster?

Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, solvents, oil, fuel), batteries, tires, propane tanks, asbestos, medical waste, and refrigerant appliances that still have freon in them.

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