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