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What items are actually banned?
Tires, car batteries, propane tanks, motor oil and anything with Freon in it top the list. Add paint cans that still slosh, herbicides, pesticides and any container marked flammable or corrosive. OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) covers washing up after work with paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, which tells you something about how the industry treats these chemicals even before disposal enters the picture. Asbestos siding, roofing tar and railroad ties usually get flagged too. If you are gutting a bathroom or kitchen in a Savannah renovation, check our what cannot go in a dumpster notes before the container shows up, and ask about dumpster permit requirements if the bin sits in the street. Electronics with lead or mercury, like older TVs and monitors, go on the no list as well, and the same rules apply whether you booked through our porta potty rental page or a straight dumpster quote. Mattresses are often allowed but can carry a surcharge, so ask when you book, the same way you would confirm details on a portable toilet rental or any other site service. For most home cleanouts in Savannah, a 10 yard dumpster rental handles standard debris without triggering any of these exceptions, but construction jobs pulling out old plumbing or wiring need a closer look at what is actually coming out of the walls.
Why can't hazardous waste go in a roll-off?
Landfills that take construction debris are not permitted to take hazardous material, full stop. That is not a company policy, it is how the disposal chain works downstream of the truck, similar to how septic pumping service waste has its own separate handling rules. A load that gets flagged at the transfer station can mean the whole dumpster gets rejected, and you eat the cost of a second trip. Savannah Porta Pros would rather tell you up front than surprise you with a rejected load fee. This matters more on construction dumpster rental jobs where old insulation, adhesives or solvent-based products show up mixed in with lumber and drywall. Housekeeping rules under OSHA 1926.25 call for clearing debris from work areas as a job progresses, and OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste gets moved off site through chutes and enclosures, both of which assume the waste itself is legal to move that way. If your Savannah project touches anything with a chemical label, sort it separately before the container fills up, the same care you would want on a grease trap pumping job where fats and solids need proper disposal too. It is a lot cheaper than a rejected load, and it keeps the schedule for the next 30 yard dumpster rental delivery from sliding.
What happens if I put a banned item in anyway?
Expect a rejected pickup, a possible fee, and a delay while the item gets pulled and disposed of separately. Weight matters too, and it is worth checking before you commit to a storage container rental alongside the dumpster for the same job. Check dumpster weight limits before loading heavy debris like shingles or concrete, since overage charges stack fast and a single load of wet concrete can push a container over its rated limit by itself. Savannah Porta Pros flags likely problem loads at drop-off, but the driver cannot inspect everything once the container starts filling. If you are unsure whether something belongs, ask before it goes in. A quick text saves a return trip, the same way a quick call before booking a temporary fence rental saves a delivery headache. For projects generating a mix of debris types over several weeks, an 20 yard dumpster rental or a 40 yard dumpster rental gives more room to sort as you go, which cuts down on the guessing.
Where should the dumpster sit on my property?
A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to place the container safely, so tight driveways or narrow lots in older Savannah neighborhoods sometimes need a different spot entirely. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you pick a size, since a container that will not fit the driveway is not going to help load management either way. If the container has to sit in the right of way rather than on private property, placement needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we are not naming a specific ordinance here. Savannah Porta Pros can talk through placement options during scheduling, including whether a driveway, a lot, or a curbside spot makes more sense for your job, much like we do when placing a restroom trailer rental or a handwashing station rental on a tight lot. Homes in Garden City, about 7.5 miles north of Savannah, or Pooler, roughly 14.7 miles northwest, sometimes have different setback expectations than downtown lots, so it is worth asking early rather than the morning of delivery.
Pricing reference for standard loads
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| dumpster | weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
| dumpster | week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| dumpster | month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
These figures cover standard construction and cleanout debris, similar in spirit to how our porta potty rental cost page breaks down toilet pricing by duration. Hazardous items, overage weight and rejected loads are billed separately and are not part of these bands. For a fuller breakdown by project type, see dumpster rental cost.
Can I put old paint cans in a dumpster?
Only if they are fully dried out and empty, with no liquid sloshing inside. Wet paint, stain and solvent-based coatings are treated as hazardous waste and cannot go in. Let cans dry with the lid off in a ventilated space, or take them to a hazardous waste drop-off.
Are mattresses allowed in a roll-off?
Usually yes, but many providers add a per-item fee since mattresses take up volume without adding much weight. Ask Savannah Porta Pros when booking so it is on the invoice up front, not a surprise at pickup.
Can I throw away a refrigerator or air conditioner?
Not without removing the refrigerant first, since Freon-containing appliances need special handling before disposal. Most local scrap or appliance recyclers handle this step, and if your project also needs a light tower rental or temporary power pole for night work, we can coordinate delivery together. Let us know if your load includes one so we can point you toward the right drop-off.
Does concrete count as regular debris?
Wet concrete is heavy and can push a container past its rated weight fast, so check dumpster weight limits first. Dry, broken concrete in smaller amounts is often fine, but call ahead if you are demoing a slab or driveway.
What about yard waste and tree limbs?
Small branches and clippings usually go in without issue. Large stumps, wet soil in bulk, or landscaping chemicals are a different story. If your project is mostly yard debris, ask whether a smaller container makes more sense than a full construction size, the same logic that applies when choosing between a standard porta potty rental and a deluxe flushable porta potty for a work crew.
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