Unacceptable items

* Electronics:  TVs, computers, printers, microwaves etc.

* Refrigerators: the issue with a fridge is the chemical freon.  It requires specific disposal methods.
* Air conditioners: AC units have the same issue as a refrigerator - the freon.
* Hot water heaters:  these contain gases inside of them that are potentially dangerous.
* Fluorescent bulbs:  these lights typically contain small amounts of mercury which requires specialized disposal.
* Car batteries and lithium batteries: they can leak harmful fluids.  Alkaline batteries CAN go in a dumpster. 
* Tires:  A tire takes a long time to decompose.  Your city should have specific recycling locations for tires.
* Latex paint:  including paint cans with liquid paints or lacquers.  Fully dry paint cans are acceptable.
* Household cleaners:  liquid home cleaning products, aerosol cans, solvents, and any other flammable liquids
* Explosive materials:  fireworks, ammunition or other explosives
* Propane tanks
* Oils:  motor oil or others
* Gasoline: any type of fuels, obviously due to their flammable nature
* Adhesives:  resins, glues or wet concrete
* Food waste:  large quantities of food waste, like from a restaurant.  But, in some areas food waste IS allowed.  
* Medical waste:  needles, used bandages
* Hazardous waste:  things like asbestos, contaminated soil, chemicals, railroad ties (only if treated with a chemical like creosote) or pesticides.  There are restrictions and strict requirements for disposal of these types of materials.

* Drums, paint cans, and caulking tubes (even if empty) 

DIRT AND CONCRETE NOT ALLOWED UNLESS APPROVED IN ADVANCE

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