Dumpster rentals · Cape Cod & PlymouthQuick answer: Regular dumpsters are intended for approved cleanout, renovation, and construction debris. Hazardous or liquid waste, asbestos, food or household garbage, sealed drums, and oil tanks are prohibited. Dense materials and bulky items often need advance approval or an additional charge.
Generally Accepted Project Materials
- Household cleanout items and non-hazardous clutter
- Furniture and other approved bulky household items
- Wood, drywall, flooring, cabinets, and remodeling debris
- Construction debris that fits safely below the container walls
Acceptance can depend on the material, quantity, disposal facility, and service town. Tell the team what you plan to load when you request a quote.
Prohibited in a Regular Dumpster
- Hazardous chemicals, paint, oil, and liquid waste
- Asbestos or materials suspected of containing asbestos
- Household garbage, food waste, and putrescible waste
- Sealed drums, propane cylinders, and oil tanks
- Hot ashes, burning material, or anything unsafe to transport
- Soil, loam, dirt, rocks, stones and asphalt— not accepted
Call First: Separate Handling or Approval Required
Dense Material
Concrete, brick and masonry can exceed weight limits quickly and need a confirmed plan. Soil, loam, dirt, rocks, stones, and asphalt are not accepted.
Yard and Storm Debris
Brush, branches, leaves, grass, and other organic material must be discussed before loading and may need to stay separate.
Roofing
Asphalt shingles are heavy. Tell us the roof size and layers so we can discuss the container and weight allowance.
Bulky or Regulated Items
Mattresses, box springs, appliances, TVs, monitors, tires, and water heaters can carry item charges.
Items That May Carry an Additional Charge
Published item charges and service fees are listed on the additional charges page. Town-specific excess-weight rates are shown with each town’s pricing. A listed charge does not override a restriction or guarantee acceptance.
Unsure About an Item?
Keep it out of the dumpster until you call 508-833-8775. A quick conversation before loading can prevent delays and secondary charges.
What can I put in a Dump Express dumpster?
Common accepted project debris can include household cleanout items, furniture, wood, drywall, and renovation debris, subject to the rental terms and disposal facility rules. Always confirm unusual or dense materials before loading.
What is prohibited from a regular dumpster?
Do not load hazardous or liquid waste, asbestos, household garbage or food, sealed drums, or oil tanks. Soil, loam, dirt, rocks, stones and asphalt are not accepted. Call before loading anything you are unsure about.
Which items need special handling or an additional charge?
Mattresses, box springs, appliances, televisions, monitors, tires, water heaters, roofing, yard waste, masonry, and other special items may require advance approval, separate handling, or a surcharge.