Most household junk and construction debris can go in your container. Texas landfill rules and the landfill that receives the load set the limits.
Texas only lets landfills take scrap tires after they've been split, quartered, or shredded, and landfills usually charge extra for them. Keep whole tires out of your dumpster.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos aren't allowed in a standard container either. Pool chemicals, lawn and garden chemicals, and aerosol sprays belong in the same group.
DeSoto residents can take household chemicals to the Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road in Dallas. It's open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the second and fourth Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a driver's license and a utility bill that shows your DeSoto address.
If you're unsure about an item, ask your account manager before you load it.