Most remodeling, cleanout, and construction debris is fine. California's trash rules and the county landfill's limits set what stays out.
CalRecycle's list of items banned from the trash covers all batteries, fluorescent tubes, LED bulbs, and electronics such as TVs, monitors, computers, and printers. It also covers tires, propane tanks and other gas cylinders, asbestos, and wood treated with chemical preservatives.
The North County landfill turns away septic waste, liquid waste, drums larger than 5 gallons, burned waste, and ammonia refrigerant units. It also refuses large loads of soil or gravel, though it takes small pickup loads.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, and fuel can't go in a standard dumpster. San Joaquin County residents can bring those to the county's household hazardous waste facility in Stockton instead.
If you're not sure about an item, ask your account manager before you load it.