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What Can Go in a Dumpster?

Most household and job-site debris is fine. The short prohibited list is what costs money. Both lists below.

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What can go in a dumpster?

Accepted

  • Furniture and mattresses
  • Appliances, refrigerant removed
  • Wood, drywall, metal
  • Roofing shingles
  • Concrete and brick - heavy box only
  • Yard waste
  • Electronics
  • General junk

Not accepted

  • Paint, chemicals, solvents
  • Tires
  • Batteries
  • Fridges or AC with refrigerant
  • Medical waste
  • Asbestos
  • Propane tanks
  • Liquids of any kind

Item questions

Can furniture and appliances go in?
Yes. Fridges and AC units need refrigerant removed and certified first. Everything else goes in as-is.
Can concrete or brick go in the dumpster?
In a dedicated heavy-debris box, yes - filled level with the rail. Never mixed into a large container.
How much weight is included?
2 tons on a 10 yard, 3 on a 20, 4 on a 30, 5 on a 40. Overage bills at the disposal facility's per-ton rate. We do not mark it up.

Rates and local rules last checked August 2026 for Fort Collins and nearby areas.

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