Most household and construction debris can go in your container. Wisconsin's landfill bans and the county facility's rules set the limits.
Wisconsin bans several items from landfills. The list includes electronics, lead acid batteries, major appliances, used oil filters, waste oil, waste tires, and yard waste. Recyclables such as cardboard, newspapers, office paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass containers, and #1 and #2 plastic containers are banned too.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. Asbestos needs special approval at the county facility.
Winnebago County takes many banned items as separate drop-offs, often for a small per-item fee. That includes appliances, tires, batteries, TVs, and computers from households in the county.
Unsure about something on your list? Ask your account manager before it goes in.