While commercial dumpsters can handle a wide array of waste materials, there are certain items that you should never put in them due to safety and environmental concerns. These prohibited items typically include hazardous materials such as industrial drums, liquid chemicals, certain building materials, infectious or medical waste, and regular household garbage. Furthermore, aerosol cans, all liquids, animals, antifreeze, appliances, asbestos, barrels, batteries, and chemical products are generally not allowed.
Additionally, items containing heavy metals or harsh chemicals, like some electronic devices and household cleaners, are also usually prohibited. Flammable, toxic, hazardous, or corrosive materials cannot go in a dumpster. This includes oil and gas products like motor oil, lubricants, gasoline, and petroleum, which are toxic and corrosive. Adhesives, contaminated soils or absorbents, and household cleaners are other examples of materials that are typically not allowed in a commercial dumpster.