Dumping at Landfills and the Restrictions

Landfills manage waste across the country, providing designated disposal areas. However, different states have varying laws and regulations about materials that should be disposed of in a landfill. If you have a cleanout or renovation project, it is advisable to know prohibited items that shouldn’t end up in your local landfill.

At Starr Dumpsters, we help you rent a dumpster suited for your needs and provide pertinent information to ensure you avoid hefty penalties or, worse, legal action. Leverage our extensive industry knowledge and experience to ensure you don’t violate landfill restrictions. Here are prohibited materials and special waste that shouldn’t be disposed of in a dumpster rental or landfill.

Asbestos

Many states have established regulations to minimize pollution regarding asbestos demolition, handling, or disposal. Before hauling your asbestos to a landfill, call in advance to ensure they are certified to handle the waste. Asbestos is a highly toxic substance; proper disposal is vital to protect the environment and mitigate health hazards associated with prolonged exposure. A professional Dumpster rental service can recommend safer solutions that comply with the law, ensuring your asbestos waste doesn’t wreak havoc in the ecosystem.

Beverage Containers

Suppose you have a pile of beverage containers. In that case, the best option is to recycle them through a local waste management facility or return them to a retailer that sells the beverages. Disposing containers in a landfill may seem like a safer option than burning them, but the accumulation of plastic pollutes the surrounding environment. We can help you rent a dumpster to separate beverage containers from other waste, so you can easily recycle them rather than dumping them at a landfill.

Yard Clippings

After doing some landscape work, you may wonder where to dispose of the leaves, grass, sticks, and trimmings. Check with your city or dumpster rental service to see if they collect these materials. Composting facilities can accept yard waste, but if this isn’t an option, consider composting the trash yourself. The only yard waste accepted in landfills is infested or diseased clipping as part of an invasive species control program.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste should be disposed of at a licensed waste management facility. Such facilities are subject to additional credentials and requirements separate from solid waste landfills. Household hazardous wastes, like cleaners, solvents, and pesticides, are not prohibited from landfills. However, waste haulers, municipalities, and management facilities may offer disposal guidelines. Consult our team of experts to learn more about hazardous and non-hazardous household waste.

Lead-Acid Batteries

Lead batteries can be recycled through auto repair shops or retailers that sell new batteries. If this is not an option, ensure your dumpster rental service allows the disposal of these materials in their units. Lead is a toxic substance, and the buildup of lead-acid batteries in landfill is not safe for the environment. We recommend asking the local authorities if there’s a hazardous waste program or an alternative disposal solution.

These are items that shouldn’t end up in a landfill. Contact us at Starr Dumpsters to learn more about landfill regulations and waste disposal solutions. We provide exceptional dumpster rental services at competitive market rates.