Most debris from a remodel, roof job, or cleanout can go in the container. California's disposal bans and the landfill that receives your load set the limits.
The state keeps a long list of household items out of the trash. CalRecycle names fluorescent tubes, every kind of battery, oil-based paint, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil, and aerosol cans that aren't empty. Tires, propane tanks, and wood treated with chemical preservatives are on the list too.
Electronics count as well. TVs, monitors, laptops, printers, cell phones, and microwaves can't be thrown away in California, so set them aside for recycling.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos don't belong in a standard dumpster either. Asbestos can hide in older roofing, flooring, and siding, so test before you tear out materials in an older home.
If you're unsure about an item, ask your account manager before it goes in.