Filling your pink bin: What’s allowed?
We want your cleanup to be as smooth as possible. Use this guide to see what fits, what needs a heads-up, and what to keep out. Unsure about an item? Just text a photo to Marcus or Ivy—we’re here to help!
Filling your pink bin: What’s allowed?
We want your cleanup to be as smooth as possible. Use this guide to see what fits, what needs a heads-up, and what to keep out. Unsure about an item? Just text a photo to Marcus or Ivy—we’re here to help!
Dumpster Do's
Items You Can Usually Put in Your Dumpster
These common non-hazardous items are generally accepted for cleanouts, remodeling projects, moving prep, garage cleanups, and yard projects.
Household Junk
Furniture, boxes, toys, decor, clothing, bagged clutter, and general cleanout debris.
Light Remodeling Debris
Cabinets, wood, trim, drywall, flooring, doors, fixtures, and other non-hazardous renovation debris.
Boxes & Packaging
Cardboard, packing materials, broken-down boxes, and move-out or move-in cleanup debris.
Yard Debris
Branches, leaves, shrubs, storm cleanup debris, and small landscaping waste. Heavy dirt or large logs should be approved first.
Not sure about an item?
Text us a photo at (470) 548-4733 before loading. A quick check can prevent extra fees, delays, or a rejected load.
Dumpster Do's
Items You Can Usually Put in Your Dumpster
These common non-hazardous items are generally accepted for cleanouts, remodeling projects, moving prep, garage cleanups, and yard projects.
Household Junk
Furniture, boxes, toys, decor, clothing, bagged clutter, and general cleanout debris.
Light Remodeling Debris
Cabinets, wood, trim, drywall, flooring, doors, fixtures, and other non-hazardous renovation debris.
Boxes & Packaging
Cardboard, packing materials, broken-down boxes, and move-out or move-in cleanup debris.
Yard Debris
Branches, leaves, shrubs, storm cleanup debris, and small landscaping waste. Heavy dirt or large logs should be approved first.
Not sure about an item?
Text us a photo at (470) 548-4733 before loading. A quick check can prevent extra fees, delays, or a rejected load.
Ask First
Items That May Need Special Handling
Some items are allowed in certain situations, but they can trigger landfill, transfer station, weight, recycling, or handling rules.
Mattresses & Box Springs
Tell us before pickup. Some landfills and transfer stations charge extra for mattresses or box springs. If we are charged a mattress disposal fee, a $49 special-handling charge will apply.
Tires
Tires should be disclosed before pickup. Some disposal facilities charge extra for tires. If we are charged a tire disposal fee, a $25 special-handling charge will apply per tire.
Appliances
Appliances may require special handling, especially anything with Freon or refrigerant. Please ask before loading refrigerators, freezers, or AC units.
Concrete, Dirt, Brick & Tile
Heavy material can overload a dumpster quickly. These loads may need a smaller fill height, special pricing, or approval before delivery.
Roofing Shingles
Roofing loads are dense and disposal rules can vary. Contact us before booking so we can confirm the right dumpster size and weight expectations.
Wet Paint
Wet paint is accepted only when the container is tightly sealed and secured inside a sealed bag. Never pour paint directly into the dumpster.
Our recommendation for special-fee items:
Do not hide mattresses, tires, appliances, or special-handling items in the dumpster. Some landfills and transfer stations charge extra for certain items. If Little Junkers incurs a disposal fee, we pass it through transparently: mattresses are $49 when charged by the facility, and tires are $25 when charged by the facility.
Ask First
Items That May Need Special Handling
Some items are allowed in certain situations, but they can trigger landfill, transfer station, weight, recycling, or handling rules.
Mattresses & Box Springs
Tell us before pickup. Some landfills and transfer stations charge extra for mattresses or box springs. If we are charged a mattress disposal fee, a $49 special-handling charge will apply.
Tires
Tires should be disclosed before pickup. Some disposal facilities charge extra for tires. If we are charged a tire disposal fee, a $25 special-handling charge will apply per tire.
Appliances
Appliances may require special handling, especially anything with Freon or refrigerant. Please ask before loading refrigerators, freezers, or AC units.
Concrete, Dirt, Brick & Tile
Heavy material can overload a dumpster quickly. These loads may need a smaller fill height, special pricing, or approval before delivery.
Roofing Shingles
Roofing loads are dense and disposal rules can vary. Contact us before booking so we can confirm the right dumpster size and weight expectations.
Wet Paint
Wet paint is accepted only when the container is tightly sealed and secured inside a sealed bag. Never pour paint directly into the dumpster.
Our recommendation for special-fee items:
Do not hide mattresses, tires, appliances, or special-handling items in the dumpster. Some landfills and transfer stations charge extra for certain items. If Little Junkers incurs a disposal fee, we pass it through transparently: mattresses are $49 when charged by the facility, and tires are $25 when charged by the facility.
Dumpster Don'ts
Items That Should Not Go in the Dumpster
For safety, disposal compliance, and fire prevention, these items should stay out of the dumpster unless we have specifically approved a safe handling method.
Never place lithium batteries, e-bike batteries, tool batteries, laptop batteries, or battery packs in the dumpster. They can cause fires.
No gasoline, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, fuel cans, or flammable liquids.
No loose liquids of any kind. Paint is only accepted when sealed tightly inside a bag.
No asbestos, medical waste, biohazards, contaminated soil, pressurized containers, or unknown hazardous materials.
Keep debris below the top edge of the dumpster. Overloaded dumpsters may be unsafe to haul and may require unloading before pickup.
Dumpster Don'ts
Items That Should Not Go in the Dumpster
For safety, disposal compliance, and fire prevention, these items should stay out of the dumpster unless we have specifically approved a safe handling method.
Never place lithium batteries, e-bike batteries, tool batteries, laptop batteries, or battery packs in the dumpster. They can cause fires.
No gasoline, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, fuel cans, or flammable liquids.
No loose liquids of any kind. Paint is only accepted when sealed tightly inside a bag.
No asbestos, medical waste, biohazards, contaminated soil, pressurized containers, or unknown hazardous materials.
Keep debris below the top edge of the dumpster. Overloaded dumpsters may be unsafe to haul and may require unloading before pickup.
Loading Rules
How to Load Your Dumpster the Right Way
A few simple steps help keep your delivery, pickup, and disposal smooth.
Stay Below the Fill Line
Nothing should stick above the top rail. We need to tarp and safely haul the dumpster on public roads.
Watch Heavy Materials
Dirt, concrete, brick, tile, shingles, and wet debris get heavy fast. Ask before loading dense material.
Keep Access Clear
Make sure cars, gates, low branches, basketball goals, and other obstacles do not block pickup.
Bag Small or Messy Items
Bag loose household trash, small debris, dusty materials, and sealed paint containers to reduce spills and windblown debris.
Loading Rules
How to Load Your Dumpster the Right Way
A few simple steps help keep your delivery, pickup, and disposal smooth.
Stay Below the Fill Line
Nothing should stick above the top rail. We need to tarp and safely haul the dumpster on public roads.
Watch Heavy Materials
Dirt, concrete, brick, tile, shingles, and wet debris get heavy fast. Ask before loading dense material.
Keep Access Clear
Make sure cars, gates, low branches, basketball goals, and other obstacles do not block pickup.
Bag Small or Messy Items
Bag loose household trash, small debris, dusty materials, and sealed paint containers to reduce spills and windblown debris.
Dumpster Rental Do's & Don'ts FAQ
Can I put wet paint in the dumpster?
Yes, but only if the paint container is sealed tightly and placed inside a sealed bag. Do not pour paint into the dumpster or leave loose liquid where it can spill.
Can lithium batteries go in the dumpster?
No. Lithium batteries are a fire risk and should never be placed in the dumpster. This includes tool batteries, e-bike batteries, laptop batteries, power banks, and battery packs.
What should I do with car batteries and used motor oil?
Leave car batteries and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil outside the dumpster, clearly visible, and tell us before pickup. We can recycle those items, but they should not be placed inside the dumpster.
Are mattresses and appliances allowed?
Ask first. These items may be accepted, but landfills and transfer stations sometimes charge separate disposal or handling fees. If we are charged a mattress fee, a $49 special-handling charge applies. Appliances, refrigerant-containing items, and similar materials should be disclosed before pickup so the process stays transparent.
Can tires go in the dumpster?
Ask first before loading tires. Some disposal facilities charge extra for tires. If Little Junkers is charged a tire disposal fee, a $25 special-handling charge applies per tire.
What happens if the dumpster is overloaded?
If debris is above the top rail or the load is unsafe to haul, some items may need to be removed before pickup. Overloaded or overweight dumpsters can also result in extra handling or disposal charges.
Dumpster Rental Do's & Don'ts FAQ
Can I put wet paint in the dumpster?
Yes, but only if the paint container is sealed tightly and placed inside a sealed bag. Do not pour paint into the dumpster or leave loose liquid where it can spill.
Can lithium batteries go in the dumpster?
No. Lithium batteries are a fire risk and should never be placed in the dumpster. This includes tool batteries, e-bike batteries, laptop batteries, power banks, and battery packs.
What should I do with car batteries and used motor oil?
Leave car batteries and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil outside the dumpster, clearly visible, and tell us before pickup. We can recycle those items, but they should not be placed inside the dumpster.
Are mattresses and appliances allowed?
Ask first. These items may be accepted, but landfills and transfer stations sometimes charge separate disposal or handling fees. If we are charged a mattress fee, a $49 special-handling charge applies. Appliances, refrigerant-containing items, and similar materials should be disclosed before pickup so the process stays transparent.
Can tires go in the dumpster?
Ask first before loading tires. Some disposal facilities charge extra for tires. If Little Junkers is charged a tire disposal fee, a $25 special-handling charge applies per tire.
What happens if the dumpster is overloaded?
If debris is above the top rail or the load is unsafe to haul, some items may need to be removed before pickup. Overloaded or overweight dumpsters can also result in extra handling or disposal charges.
Still Not Sure?
Text Us a Picture Before You Load It
We would rather answer the question up front than surprise you later. If you are unsure whether an item can go in your dumpster, send us a quick photo or note before loading.
Little Junkers serves Peachtree City, Fayette County, Coweta County, and surrounding South Atlanta communities.
Or book online: Rent a Dumpster
Still Not Sure?
Text Us a Picture Before You Load It
We would rather answer the question up front than surprise you later. If you are unsure whether an item can go in your dumpster, send us a quick photo or note before loading.
Little Junkers serves Peachtree City, Fayette County, Coweta County, and surrounding South Atlanta communities.
Or book online: Rent a Dumpster
