Renting a roll-off dumpster is a convenient way to declutter your life, whether you’re going through home and landscaping renovations, or preparing to move. However, not everything can be thrown away. Some materials are hazardous for the environment and will not be accepted at landfills. Here are the main items you should never throw into your dumpster rental.

What Items Should Never Be Disposed of in Roll-Off Dumpsters?

1. Batteries

All batteries, including car batteries, alkaline, rechargeable, and lithium varieties, should be taken to auto parts stores or authorized recycling facilities. Batteries are full of toxic substances like mercury, sulfuric acid, lead, and cadmium. When you throw them away, they can pose a threat to the environment and your community. The chemicals they leak can seep into the ground at landfills, contaminating water sources and damaging fragile ecosystems.

2. Tires

Most states, including Ohio, prohibit the dumping of tires since they pose several problems for landfills. They are bulky, heavy, and take up a lot of space. They also cannot be burned because burning rubber releases dangerous toxins into the air.

Full tires can even become breeding grounds for mosquitoes if they’re filled with water. Some auto parts stores and tire dealers will accept your old tires, or you can take them to a licensed scrap facility.

3. Electronics

With modern technology constantly evolving, many families cycle through electronics rather quickly. When getting rid of old devices like computers, cell phones, TVs, printers, or stereo systems, do not put them in roll-off dumpsters. Like batteries, they typically contain harmful toxins that could pollute the environment. Look into retailers, municipalities, and services that will dispose of them properly.

4. Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste should never make its way into landfills. Substances like oil-based paints and paint thinners, automotive fluids, pesticides, asbestos, propane, refrigerants, medical waste, and household cleaners can be flammable and highly toxic for animals and the environment.

Local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection centers will accept these substances. Consider donating full cans of paint to a local theater group or a nonprofit organization like Habitat for Humanity.

If you need a roll-off dumpster for your next home project, get in touch with Bin There Dump That—Cincinnati. This family-owned business serves residents throughout the Cincinnati, OH, and Northern Kentucky regions, providing affordable and reliable dumpster rentals and trash removal. With friendly service, clean equipment, and roll-off dumpsters in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, they make safe waste disposal easy and stress-free. Visit their website or call (513) 732-2467 to discuss dumpster sizes and request a quote.