We found we often get a lot of questions about “what can” and “what cannot” go into dumpster bins, so we thought we’d add a FAQ’s on this topic.

1. What can I put in a bin? The better question would be what CAN’T go in a bin- hazardous materials, asbestos, propane tanks, oil tanks or drums, chemicals or solvents, paints, or explosives.

2. Can I put tires in the bin? We do allow tires in the bin, but for an additional charge. Why? Tires go to a recycling facility and the garbage goes to a transfer station.

3. Do you take old appliances? Appliances and furniture can be put into a bin at no additional cost. These items are dumped as general refuse with the rest of the garbage in the bin. We don’t do dedicated pick ups for appliances or furniture. However, if you contact the City, the will arrange a day & time when they will pick up an oversized item at no cost to the homeowner.

4. Can I put sod or yard waste in the bin? If you’ve ordered a bin for garbage then the answer is no. Dirt, concrete, sod, etc cannot be mixed with general refuse as these items are taken to a different dumping facility. We do offer 4 yrd mini bins if you have a bit of yard waste to get rid of, or a 10 yrd or 14yrd if you have more to get rid of. In reverse, if you’ve ordered a bin for dirt or concrete let’s say, garbage cannot be mixed in with those items either. Dirt and concrete can be mixed together, but the price is a bit more than if there was just one thing in the bin. Please note that asphalt cannot be mixed with anything else though.

5. How do you determine the weight of the bin? When the bin is picked up it is taken to a transfer station (dump site). The truck is weighed in on a scale when they enter the facility. The truck then pulls into the facility, dumps out the bin, then drives onto another scale before they exit. The truck is weighed again & the difference is recorded. This is the weight of your garbage!

6. Are there dumping fees or weight charges for Clean fill bins? No. We charge a flat rate for any type of clean fill bin (dirt, concrete, asphalt, etc).  The only time they would add an extra charge is if something has been put in the bin that shouldn’t be there like garbage.

7. Do you have flat rate pricing? We do have flat rate pricing. This includes the cost of the bin and a certain amount of tonnage, which varies depending on the size of bin you order. The bigger the bin, the more tonnage that’s included. If the tonnage goes over what is included in the flat rate then it is charged at our regular tonnage rate.

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