What Can Go in a Dumpster?
Most household junk, construction debris and yard waste is fine. Here is what is allowed, what costs extra and what has to stay out.
Allowed
- Household junk, furniture and clutter
- Roofing shingles (fill 1/2 to 3/4 full)
- Drywall, lumber, flooring and cabinets
- Yard waste, brush and branches
- Concrete, brick and dirt (fill 1/2 to 3/4 full)
- Carpet, padding and old fixtures
Allowed with a fee
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mattress or box spring | $10 each |
| Stove, dishwasher, washer or dryer | $10 each |
| Large furniture | $10 to $25 |
| Toilet | $5 (smashed toilets usually free) |
| Regular vehicle tire | $6 each |
| Large tractor tire | $10 to $25 |
Not allowed
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners, unless the Freon has been removed and the unit is tagged
- Flammable liquids, fuels, solvents and chemicals
- Wet paint (dried latex paint cans are fine)
- Tires (accepted only with the per-tire fee above)
- Batteries, propane tanks and anything hazardous
For chemicals, liquid paint and other household hazardous waste, see the Michigan EGLE household hazardous waste resources.
Common questions
Can I put a refrigerator in the dumpster?
Only if the Freon has been removed and the unit is officially tagged. The same rule applies to freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners.
Can I put paint in the dumpster?
Wet paint is not allowed. Dried-out latex paint cans are generally fine. Michigan EGLE lists household hazardous waste drop-off options for liquid paint and chemicals.
Can I throw away tires?
Tires cost extra: $6 for a regular vehicle tire and $10 to $25 for large tractor tires.
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