Most construction and cleanout debris is fine to load. The limits come from California's trash bans and from what the transfer station accepts.
It's illegal in California to put hazardous waste in the garbage. That includes all batteries, fluorescent tubes, latex and oil-based paint, paint thinner, pesticides, and motor oil and filters. TVs, laptops, monitors, and other electronics are banned from the trash too. Tires are also kept out of the trash statewide.
For older buildings, check for asbestos in roofing, flooring, siding, and cement products before demolition. Treated wood must be handled as hazardous waste. Liquids, fuel, and solvents can't go in either.
If you only have a few large items, the City's bulky item program may be enough. Residents get up to six free pickups a year, with a limit of four large items each time.
Unsure about something? Ask your account manager before it goes in the container.