Most renovation and cleanout debris is fine to load. The limits come from New York State rules and from the facility that takes your load.
New York bans burying waste tires in landfills. Since January 1, 2015, the state has also barred people from throwing away many electronics, including TVs, computers, and computer equipment. Those go to recycling instead.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either. New Rochelle's 2026 guide sends household chemicals, car batteries, rechargeable batteries, propane tanks, and similar items to the Westchester County Household Material Recovery Facility at 15 Woods Road in Valhalla. It's open by appointment, and the county recycling hotline is 914-813-5425.
The City also runs its own routes for a few items. Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners need a Freon removal sticker from the City Clerk before a Thursday pickup. TVs and computers are collected by appointment on set Saturdays. Paint must be hardened before it goes out.
If you're unsure about an item, ask your account manager before it goes in the container.