What items are banned from a roll-off dumpster?
The short list: anything flammable, anything that leaks, anything with a battery inside it, and anything the landfill classifies as hazardous. That covers paint cans, motor oil, gasoline, propane cylinders, pesticides and pool chemicals. Tires get bounced too, along with car batteries and most large appliances that still hold refrigerant. If you are gutting a kitchen, check our what cannot go in a dumpster guidance before the roll-off dumpster rental truck shows up, because a rejected load still costs you the delivery fee. Electronics, especially older TVs and monitors, often contain lead or mercury and get sorted out at the facility. Mattresses are allowed by some yards and banned by others, so ask when you book. If your project is a full renovation, look at home renovation porta potty service too, since crews need both a dumpster and a toilet on site. For sizing, our dumpster sizes and dimensions page and 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental options cover most residential jobs in New Braunfels.
Why do dumpster companies reject certain materials?
Landfills operate under their own permits, and hazardous or regulated waste in a load can shut down unloading for the whole truck, not just your can. That is the practical reason a hauler like ours enforces a banned list instead of sorting through debris after pickup. Weight is a second factor: concrete, dirt, shingles and wet debris pile up fast, and our dumpster weight limits page explains what happens when a load runs over. A 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental fills quicker with heavy material than most people expect. Freon-bearing appliances need separate handling because of refrigerant recovery rules, which is a different process than a landfill drop. If you are running a job site with multiple trades, pair the dumpster with temporary fence rental to keep debris contained and out of the street, and review dumpster permit requirements if the container sits in a right of way anywhere near a New Braunfels street or sidewalk. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; we have not verified a specific ordinance for this and will not guess at one.
Standard vs restricted loads
| load type | typical duration | price band | note |
|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster, general debris | day | $51 to $112 | wood, drywall, furniture |
| dumpster, general debris | week | $426 to $778 | standard construction cleanup |
| dumpster, general debris | month | $91 to $500 | long renovation jobs |
| dumpster, general debris | weekend | $390 to $497 | short remodel or cleanout |
None of these bands cover hazardous material surcharges or disposal fees for banned items pulled from a load. If your project mixes yard waste, construction scrap and appliance disposal, it is worth calling ahead. Full pricing detail lives on dumpster rental cost and construction dumpster rental, and general porta potty pricing sits on porta potty rental cost if you are budgeting a whole job site at once.
What should I do with items a dumpster will not take?
Most cities and counties run separate drop-off points for paint, batteries, electronics and tires, and New Braunfels residents generally need to haul those items to a designated facility rather than curb them. We have not verified the specific New Braunfels program details, so confirm hours and accepted materials with the city before you load your truck. Appliances with refrigerant usually need a certified technician to recover the coolant first. If you are clearing out a rural property near Seguin, about 14.6 miles southeast of New Braunfels, or handling a septic-adjacent cleanup, our septic pumping service and grease trap pumping crews can advise on what liquid waste categories need a vacuum truck instead of a dumpster. Job sites near Cibolo, 14.9 miles southwest, or Schertz, 16.1 miles southwest, follow the same banned-material rules we apply everywhere we deliver. For general site sanitation planning, see construction site services and OSHA portable toilet requirements, since OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts by crew size on any job that also needs a dumpster. Crews applying coatings or solvents on site should also review handwashing needs under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), which covers washing after paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides specifically.
Can I put yard waste and dirt in a roll-off?
Usually yes, but dirt, sod and concrete count as heavy fill and push a load toward the weight cap fast. Check dumpster weight limits before filling, since overage charges apply per ton beyond what your rental size allows.
Does New Braunfels require a permit for a dumpster on the street?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of New Braunfels directly. We have not verified a specific permit rule, so check with the city before parking a container on any street or sidewalk.
What happens if hazardous material shows up in my load?
The hauler flags it, pulls it out if possible, and may charge a disposal or handling fee separate from the rental price. Repeated hazardous loads can result in a refused pickup, so sort ahead of time.
Can appliances with refrigerant go in a dumpster?
Not usually, until the refrigerant is recovered by a certified technician. Once that is done, most haulers will accept the appliance shell as standard debris.
Do I need a separate container for construction debris versus household junk?
Not always, but mixed loads with paint, chemicals or electronics get rejected regardless of what else is in the bin. Keep hazardous items separate and call ahead if you are unsure about a specific material.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.