Doing a cleanup at home? We’ve got dumpsters ready for spring cleaning, downsizing, renovations, or just getting clutter out of the way. Let us know where to place it—we’ll drop it off clean, on time, and come back when you’re ready.
First 2 tons are included in the price! $90/ ton over 2 tons – Maximum of 4 tons.
Items You Cannot Put In A Rented Dumpster
While dumpsters are designed to handle a lot, there are some things that legally cannot be hauled away due to environmental and safety regulations. These rules protect landfills, recycling facilities, and the environment. Here are the most common items we do NOT accept at Pumpkin Dumpsters:
1. Chemicals and Hazardous Liquids
This includes paints, stains, thinners, oils, pesticides, cleaning chemicals, pool chemicals, car fluids, and anything labeled corrosive, toxic, flammable, or reactive.
Why? These materials can leak into the environment, cause fires, or react with other waste. They must go to a hazardous waste facility.
2. Dirt, Soil, and Concrete
Dumpsters may look tough, but they have strict weight limits. Dirt, soil, sand, and concrete become extremely heavy very quickly.
Why? A load that’s too heavy can damage trucks, break lifts, or violate landfill rules. Even a small amount of soil can overload a container.
3. Roofing Materials (Shingles)
Roofing shingles are dense and heavy—contractors usually need a special roofing dumpster just for them.
Why? A regular household dumpster can easily be overweight with only a few squares of shingles.
4. Electronics (TVs, Computers, Monitors)
E-waste contains metals and chemicals that must be recycled separately.
Why? Most states—including Indiana—require electronics to be processed through approved recycling programs.
5. Tires
Tires cannot go into landfills and must be recycled on their own.
Why? Tires trap air, can’t be compacted, and pose a fire hazard. They are banned from most disposal sites.
What can you put in a Dumpster?
