Nearly all remodeling and household debris can go in your container. California's hazardous waste rules and the landfill set the limits.
CalRecycle, the state's recycling agency, says it's illegal to put hazardous waste in the garbage. That includes batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint and thinner, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil, and propane tanks. Electronics like TVs, monitors, laptops, and microwaves can't go in the trash either.
A few building materials are also on the state's list. Asbestos, which turns up in some older roofing, flooring, and siding, stays out. So does lumber treated with chemical preservatives, which has to be handled as hazardous waste. Tires are banned from the trash as well, even though they aren't hazardous.
Liquids, fuel, and solvents are off limits in any standard dumpster. For household hazardous waste, the City lists a drop-off program that runs by appointment on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
If you have an item you're unsure about, ask your account manager before you load it.