Dumpster Service Material Guidelines

Modified on Thu, 19 Sep at 7:01 PM

Acceptable Waste Materials in Commercial Dumpsters

MSW FEL Container Acceptable Waste Materials:

 

ACCEPTABLE WASTE:

  • Food scraps
  • Plastic packaging and cans
  • Waste paper
  • Other assorted free-flowing garbage

 

UNACCEPTABLE WASTE:

  • Concrete
  • Construction and remodeling debris
  • Dirt or sod
  • Highly flammable materials
  • Rocks
  • Toxic materials
  • Yard clippings

 

Cardboard Containers

Commercial recycling containers are strictly for cardboard only; no other materials are permitted.

 

How does cardboard waste harm the environment?

When cardboard is left to decompose in landfills, its chemical structure changes and it releases methane. This gas significantly contributes to global warming and climate change, having an environmental impact over 20 times greater than that of carbon dioxide.

To get a quote for recycling services for your business, please submit a ticket and a sales representative will contact you shortly. 

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