Roll-off dumpsters are designed to handle almost all household, construction, and landscaping debris. However, state and federal environmental protection laws prohibit certain items from being dumped in standard municipal landfills.
Strictly Prohibited Items:
- Hazardous Chemicals & Liquids: Wet paints, motor oil, gasoline, pesticides, pool chemicals, and solvents.
- Appliances with Freon: Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers (unless certified freon-evacuated).
- Batteries: Lead-acid automotive batteries and lithium-ion packs.
- Tires: Whole tires cannot be landfilled under Ohio EPA rules.
- Treated Medical / Biohazard Waste: Needles, biological material, and pressurized tanks.
Safe Disposal Alternatives
Lucas County and local solid waste management districts host regular household hazardous waste drop-off days for electronics, paint recycling, and chemical disposal.