While it is tempting to throw everything, including the kitchen sink, into your roll off dumpster rental, there are certain items that are strictly forbidden by most disposal sites. For a complete list of prohibited items, please see our FAQs page. And definitely do not place radioactive capsules of radium! Today’s waste disposal sites are equipped with Geiger counters to detect radiation. Avoid the potential for big fines and headaches and do not throw medical waste into your roll off dumpster rental!

Capsules of radium found at a Norristown, PA waste station.

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Dumpster or Donation Bin? How to Give Items a Second Life

Our team at Roll-Off Dumpster Direct is passionate about something most people aren’t – your garbage! The dumpster industry is not black and white; neither is what you consider trash. There are many reasons to consider donating before dumping. Giving Tuesday – although a bit late this year – is right around the corner. In […]

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Is Dumpster Diving Illegal?

Dumpster diving is more popular than ever, drawing everyone from environmentalists to thrill-seekers on a mission to score free finds. What started as a last-resort activity is now a mainstream fad, offering everything from perfectly good food to unused retail products. But there’s one question on everyone’s mind: is it legal? What Is Dumpster Diving, […]

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Why a Dumpster is Essential for Your Fall Landscaping Project

Cleaning out the garden and flower beds after summer can be quite the job, especially if you don’t have the right tools. Pulling out the old foliage, removing the last of your tomatoes, and taking the top layer of weeds and mulch can take a few days. When you have been relying on your small, […]

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