Renting a dumpster for your home or office is not as difficult as some people say. You simply call the company, select a size and they deliver them to you. Afterwards, you can simply wait for the delivery staff to arrive with your dumpster and choose a spot where you want to place the container.

Once you have a dumpster, you can start throwing your garbage in it. But one thing you must remember is that there are some prohibited items you must absolutely never dispose of in the container. This is to ensure that the company does not discard any harmful items in the landfills.

All dumpster companies have their own set of rules and regulations for what their customers can and cannot dispose of. Before you receive the container to your address, ask your dumpster rental what materials they will not accept.

Here are four toxic and health hazardous items that you generally cannot throw away in the dumpster.

Paints

Paints can be messy. They do not just stain the insides of the dumpster permanently, they also contain toxic chemicals. But if you really need to dispose of paint, there are actually some companies who accept them. You just need to talk to the dumpster service first to ask.

Tires

Tires should never be thrown in the dumpsters because they do not belong in the landfill. Most waste management services do not accept this on their regular dumpsters. But there are instances when they allow you to do so with the condition that you set aside a small corner for it. That way, the waste management personnel can deliver it to the recycling factory.

Batteries

Whether you are trying to get rid of multiple double A batteries or throwing out a drained car battery, you must remember that they cannot be thrown into your dumpster. Batteries are toxic as they contain large amounts of mercury, lead, and cadmium. The good news is, you can take these to your recycling center and you can get money out of them. Or better yet, ask the dumpster rental if they can take the batteries out of your hands.

Flammable Liquids

Some examples of flammable liquids are motor oil and gasoline. Flammable liquids are prohibited in the dumpsters due to the threat it can cause to the environment. Some flammable liquids can combust on their own by a slight change in temperature. If you must dispose of them, you can instead offer them to your local recycling center or give them away to most auto shops.

Remember that renting a dumpster also comes with a great deal of responsibility. So make sure to dispose of your wastes accordingly and follow the rules and regulations imposed by the company.

Fort Lauderdale Dumpster Rental Whiz remains committed to promoting environmentally conscious waste management practices. We urge our customers and the community at large to educate themselves about proper disposal methods for toxic items and to utilize appropriate disposal facilities.