Most debris from a remodel, a cleanout, or a new build can go in your container. North Carolina's landfill rules and the county site that takes your load set the limits.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality bans a long list of items from landfills. It includes antifreeze, used oil and oil filters, lead-acid batteries, scrap tires, computers and TVs, large appliances like washers and refrigerators, wooden pallets, and yard waste. Lithium-ion batteries join the list on December 1, 2026.
Construction and demolition landfills also refuse fluorescent lights and mercury thermostats. Solar panels are added for those landfills on December 1, 2026.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. Pull out anything on these lists before you load, since one banned item can get a load turned away.
Not sure about something? Ask your account manager before it goes in the container.