Allowable Items for Dumpster Rental:
Household Waste:
Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, dismantled bed frames)
Home electronics (TVs, computers, gaming consoles)
Clothing and textiles
Toys and sporting goods
Mattresses and box springs (where accepted)
Non-perishable household items
Carpets and area rugs
Construction Debris:
Wood (untreated lumber, pallets)
Drywall and plaster
Tiles, ceramics, and porcelain
Doors and cabinetry (without hazardous coatings)
Non-asbestos insulation materials
Siding and roofing materials (non-asbestos)
Yard Waste:
Branches, limbs, and brush
Leaves (often required to be bagged)
Grass clippings (typically must be bagged)
Plants and garden debris
Miscellaneous:
Books, magazines, and paper
Non-hazardous household items and junk
Allowable Items for Storage in a Portable Storage Unit:
Household Items:
Furniture and home decor
Electronics and appliances (properly secured)
Clothing, shoes, and personal items
Kitchenware and household goods
Books, documents, and photo albums
Business and Office Equipment:
Office furniture (desks, chairs, file cabinets)
Computers and electronic devices
Documents and records (properly boxed)
Retail inventory
Seasonal and Recreational Items:
Holiday decorations
Sporting equipment (bikes, ski equipment, camping gear)
Lawn and garden tools
Seasonal clothing and gear
Other:
Tools and workshop equipment
Musical instruments
Art and craft supplies
Personal collections (coins, stamps, etc.)
Restricted Items for Dumpster Rental:
Hazardous Waste:
Paints (unless dried latex paint), lacquers, and stains
Chemicals (cleaners, pesticides, herbicides)
Automotive fluids (oil, antifreeze, brake fluid)
Batteries (car batteries, household batteries)
Medical waste (including sharps, pharmaceuticals)
Dead Bodies!
Electronics:
Televisions and computer monitors (in some regions)
Refrigerators and air conditioners (due to Freon and other chemicals)
Other:
Tires
Asbestos-containing materials
Propane tanks and other pressurized containers
Liquid waste of any kind (septage, hazardous liquids)
Flammable materials (gasoline, motor oil, lighter fluid)
Restricted Items for Storage in a Portable Storage Unit:
Perishable Items:
Food and food products
Plants and any living thing
Hazardous Materials:
Flammable liquids (gasoline, motor oils, paints, lacquers)
Explosives (fireworks, ammunition)
Chemicals (cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers)
Batteries and electronic waste
Valuables and Irreplaceable Items:
Cash, securities, valuable documents
Jewelry and precious metals
Heirlooms, antiques, and fine art
Other:
Firearms and ammunition (regulations vary by location)
Illegal substances or items
Wet items that could mold or cause damage to the unit and other stored items
This guidance ensures the safety of the storage environment and compliance with laws and regulations. For anything you’re considering storing or disposing of that may fall into a grey area, it’s best to consult with Little Junkers directly to avoid any issues or potential fees.
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