What Can (and Can't) Go in a Roll-Off Dumpster in Florida

Good news up front: most of what you're trying to get rid of can go straight in the can. There's just a short list of things we can't take — usually because the landfill won't take them either. Here's the whole deal, in plain English.

The green light: toss it right in

If it came out of a house, a remodel, a garage, or a yard, it’s almost certainly fair game:

Why those few things are off-limits

It’s not us being picky — it’s the law and the landfill. Florida has rules about what can go into the regular waste stream, and most of the “keep it out” list either leaks, off-gasses, or catches fire:

• Freon appliances (fridges, AC units) have to be drained and certified before disposal.
• Tires and batteries are banned from Florida landfills and have their own recycling channels.
• Liquids, paint, and chemicals can contaminate everything else and are a hazard for our crew.

So where does the banned stuff go?

You’re not stuck with it. Around Marion County, here’s the usual play:

• Tires → most tire shops take them for a small fee when you buy new ones.
• Batteries → auto-parts stores and scrap yards take car batteries (often for cash).
• Paint & chemicals → the county’s household hazardous waste drop-off.
• Appliances with freon → a scrap/recycler who can certify the freon, or ask us — sometimes we can point you to one.

When in doubt, just ask

Ready to clear it out? Grab a dumpster and fill it with the 95% that’s totally fine — we’ll help you sort out the rest.