Dumpster rentals are an excellent way for homeowners and businesses to clean out old belongings and junk. Most common items you can throw away in a dumpster without issues, some things though require extra processing and will, therefore, incur additional fees.

Let’s take a look at 5 items that will cost you extra with dumpster rentals.

1. Refrigerators

Refrigerators are the first item that people can’t throw away in dumpsters without first informing a dumpster rental company. Refrigerators contain chemicals called fluorinated hydrocarbons. People often know these chemicals as Freon, which is a leading brand name.

Freon requires additional processing at dumps and landfills. Freon needs to be removed from any old fridge and adequately disposed of.

Because of this additional processing, dumps and landfills charge additional fees for refrigerators than for other appliances.

2. A/C Units

Similarly to refrigerators, air conditioning units use fluorinated hydrocarbons and require additional processing.

If you are planning on disposing of an air conditioning unit in your dumpster rental, you will want to let the company know and ask if they have additional fees.

3. Mattresses

Because mattresses are constructed with springs inside of them, they require extra processing to remove the springs.

Mattresses can’t be thrown out at most dumps without extra processing.

4. Tires

Many dumps and landfills no longer dispose of rubber tires and will charge any person dumping tires to have them hauled away.

If you dump tires inside of your dumpster rental, most dumpster companies will pass the fee on for the additional cost at the dump.

5. Asphalt/Concrete

You can use dumpsters to have asphalt and concrete hauled away, but it will be charged at a different price than general waste.

Dumps and landfills charge an additional fee per pound to get accept asphalt and concrete.

If you are going to be using your dumpster rental for asphalt and concrete, check with your dumpster provider to ensure you get the correct rates.

Conclusion

Renting a dumpster is a great way to clean up your home and keep your house clean during construction projects.

If you are renting a dumpster in Park City and are thinking about disposing of mattresses, refrigerators, A/C units, Tires, and asphalt/concrete double check with your dumpster company to see if they charge additional fees.