Dumpster Prohibited Items List

What You Can't Throw in a Dumpster (Fresno, CA)

By Dumpster Rental Fresno — (559) 774-1220

Why Are Some Items Prohibited?

• Federal, California, and Fresno County rules ban certain materials from landfills
• Hazardous materials can contaminate soil and groundwater
• Some items damage trucks, equipment, or pose fire risks
• Knowing the list avoids extra fees and rejected loads

Hazardous Chemicals

• Paint, solvents, stains, and varnishes
• Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
• Household cleaners, bleach, and pool chemicals
• Motor oil, antifreeze, and transmission fluid
• Asbestos-containing materials

Electronics & Batteries

• TVs, computers, monitors, and printers
• Lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries
• Cell phones, tablets, and small electronics
• California's e-waste rules require special recycling

Tires & Automotive Parts

• Vehicle tires (whole or shredded)
• Auto parts containing fluids or batteries
• Fuels, propane tanks, and gas cylinders
• Anything flammable or explosive

Appliances & Other Bans

• Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units (Freon/refrigerants)
• Medical waste, needles, and pharmaceuticals
• Railroad ties and pressure-treated wood
• Wet paint, contaminated soil, and large tree stumps

What You CAN Throw In

• Household junk, furniture, and mattresses
• Construction debris: drywall, lumber, flooring, roofing
• Yard waste: branches, leaves, grass, and brush
• Non-hazardous appliances and electronics-free metal
• Most non-hazardous cleanup and renovation debris

Questions? Talk to Us

Dumpster Rental Fresno

2735 S Willow Ave, Fresno, CA 93725

(559) 774-1220

https://dumpsterrentalsfresno.com/

We deliver roll-off dumpsters across Fresno, CA and will confirm exactly what your load can include.