What Can Go in a Dumpster
Accepted and prohibited items for dumpster rental in Boise.
Most household and construction waste is fine to throw in a dumpster. But there are some things that can't go in for safety or legal reasons.
Here's what you can and can't put in.
Accepted Items
These are fine to throw in the dumpster
General Household Items
- Furniture (couches, chairs, tables)
- Appliances (fridge, washer, dryer)
- Mattresses and box springs
- Carpets and rugs
- Clothes and linens
- Boxes and packaging
Construction Debris
- Drywall and plaster
- Wood and lumber
- Flooring (tile, hardwood, laminate)
- Roofing shingles
- Cabinets and countertops
- Windows and doors
Yard Waste
- Branches and brush
- Leaves and grass clippings
- Dirt and soil (check weight limits)
- Sod and landscaping debris
Other Materials
- Metal and scrap metal
- Concrete and brick (check weight limits)
- Plastic and vinyl
- Paper and cardboard
Prohibited Items
These cannot go in the dumpster
Hazardous Materials
- Paint (wet or oil-based)
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Chemicals and solvents
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Asbestos materials
- Batteries (car or household)
Other Prohibited Items
- Tires (we can arrange separate pickup)
- Propane tanks
- Medical waste
- Electronics (TVs, computers) - call us
- Food waste or liquids
- Railroad ties (treated wood)
What About...?
Electronics: We can usually take these but need to know ahead of time. There's sometimes a small extra fee for proper disposal.
Refrigerators and AC units: Yes, but we need to drain the coolant first. Let us know when you book.
Hot tubs: We can take them, but they need to be cut up to fit. We offer hot tub removal as a separate service.
Heavy materials (concrete, dirt, brick): Allowed, but these hit weight limits fast. We usually recommend a separate load for heavy materials.
Latex paint (dried): Dried latex paint is okay. Wet paint or oil-based paint is not.
When in doubt, call and ask. We'd rather answer a question than have you load something you shouldn't.
Not Sure if We Can Take It?
Give us a call and describe what you've got. We'll let you know.
(208) 943-5231