Most household and construction debris can go in your container. Texas landfill rules and the facility that takes your load set the limits.
Texas keeps car batteries, the lead-acid kind, out of landfills. Used motor oil and oil filters from home car care can't go in either. Whole tires can't be buried unless they're split, quartered, or shredded first, so keep them out of your dumpster.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos aren't allowed in a standard dumpster. Refrigerators and air conditioners need their refrigerant removed before disposal.
Pasadena residents have other options for some of these items. The City's Sanitation Department picks up old appliances and tires by appointment, and it offers curbside pickup of household hazardous waste like paint, motor oil, and antifreeze.
If you're unsure about anything, ask your account manager before you load it.