If it’s not hazardous, it’s probably gone

• Furniture — couches, sectionals, dressers, tables, chairs
• Mattresses and box springs
• Appliances — washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, AC units. Recyclables are kept separate from general junk, and refrigerant-containing appliances go to recycling facilities equipped to handle them
• Electronics and e-waste — TVs, monitors, computers
• Yard and green waste — branches, brush, soil, sod
• Construction and remodel debris — drywall, lumber, flooring, cabinets, fixtures
• Carpet
• Sheds, playgrounds, swing sets, and playsets — metal sheds broken into sections with the recyclable metal separated, wood sheds taken apart piece by piece
• Above-ground pools, including the assemble-yourself backyard kind
• Hot tubs and spas — moved out whole on a hot tub sled when it fits, otherwise taken apart and cut down on site
• Pianos — heavy-duty straps, specialized dollies, and the route planned first to protect floors, walls, and doorways
• Exercise equipment
• Garage, attic, and shed clutter
• Office furniture and equipment

• Wet paint, stains, and solvents
• Household and pool chemicals
• Motor oil, antifreeze, and automotive fluids
• Asbestos or anything containing it
• Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
• Ammunition, fireworks, explosives
• Medical or biohazard waste

Some items have safe local drop-off options — ask and we’ll point you in the right direction.