What Cannot Go
In the Dumpster.
Most construction debris, demolition material, household junk, and yard waste is fine. A small list of items is restricted by federal, state, or county rules because of fire risk, contamination, or environmental harm. Here is the list, with where to take each item instead.
Restricted materials.
If you have any of the following, do not place them in the dumpster. We have to refuse pickup or charge a contamination fee. Local disposal options are noted for each.
Toxic or Hazardous Materials
Most household chemicals, cleaning agents, pesticides. Take to the Salt Lake County Health Dept household hazardous waste program.
Tires
Tires of any kind. Take to local tire recyclers (most tire shops accept for a small fee) or check the SLCO waste tire program.
Batteries
Car batteries (lead-acid), lithium-ion, alkaline in bulk. Auto parts stores take car batteries free. Home Depot and Best Buy take household batteries.
Railroad Ties
Creosote-treated lumber is regulated. Most landfills refuse. Check with your local solid waste district for licensed disposal.
Paints and Lacquers
Wet paint, lacquer, stain, varnish. Dried latex paint may be OK; check first. Take wet paint to a hazardous waste collection event.
Oils
Motor oil, hydraulic oil, cooking oil in bulk. Auto parts stores take used motor oil free. Restaurants accept rendered cooking oil.
Asbestos
Asbestos-containing materials must be removed by a licensed abatement contractor and disposed through a permitted hazardous landfill. Never DIY.
Infectious or Medical Waste
Needles, bandages with bodily fluids, medical sharps. Use a licensed medical waste hauler. Many pharmacies take sharps containers.
Contaminated Soils and Absorbents
Soil or absorbent mixed with hazardous substances must be treated or contained per federal Superfund guidelines.
Industrial Drums
Drums that held hazardous substances need licensed disposal. Clean, fully decontaminated drums can sometimes be recycled as scrap metal.
Fuel and Adhesives
Gasoline, diesel, propane, glues, epoxies. All flammable or volatile. Hazardous waste collection only.
Refrigerants
Refrigerators, AC units, freezers, dehumidifiers must have refrigerant evacuated by a licensed tech before disposal. Once drained, the unit can usually go in the dumpster. Call to confirm.
Not sure if your material is allowed?
Call before you toss. A 30 second conversation now beats a contamination fee later.
Call Bubba 801-230-5045