Materials Allowed and Not Allowed

Materials Allowed in Dumpsters:

Examples are appliances, bicycles, furniture, old exercise equipment, household and garage debris, mattresses, remodeling demolition, concrete, metal and roofing materials. This list is intended to be a guideline, it is not all-inclusive.

It is always best to inquire if you have any questions.

Materials Not Allowed in Dumpsters:

Dumpsters have many uses, however, in an effort to keep our NH environment clean and safe, and in accordance with Federal and State Agencies hazardous materials cannot be disposed of in dumpsters.

Hazardous waste includes highly flammable, explosive, infectious and toxic. The term "hazardous material" includes, and is not limited to, any waste characterized as hazardous waste by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or any state agency pursuant to the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act of 1976, as amended or applicable by law.

Examples include but are not limited to the following:

Ignitable – waste oils, gasoline and used solvents

Corrosive –acids and bases capable of corroding metal

Reactive –explosives and lithium-sulfur batteries

Toxic –materials containing mercury and lead

NO asbestos, motor oil, biohazardous Waste, Freon or lead painted materials.

We encourage you to inquire with any questions regarding these limitations.