What type of material can go in a dumpster?
There are a lot of items banned from the landfill. In some cases we can make special arrangements for clean concrete or organic waste loads. For a more complete list of items not accepted please visit our Order A Dumpster page or see the Dane County Landfill listing.
- Grass, leaves, and brush
- Oil and chemicals
- Paint (empty cans are accepted with their lids removed)
- Larger appliances
- Fluorescent bulbs and fixtures
- Batteries
- Hazardous and infectious materials, including their containers
- 55 gallon barrels and drums
- Computers and TVs
- Electronics, including printers, VCRs, DVD players
- Recyclables (State laws require everyone recycle. Contact your local recycling office for specifics.)
- Asphalt shingles