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Mattresses and appliances: what a dumpster will and will not take

Mattresses and box springs from a cottage or a rental unit go in the roll-off, with an extra charge. So do sofas, dressers, and carpet.

June 11, 2025

Freon items — refrigerators, freezers, AC — large appliances, and large electronics also go in a mixed can. Statewide recycling mandates, so they cost extra. Tell us when you book instead of burying a surprise at the bottom.

Tires and rims are the same story: they can go in, extra charge. Propane tanks never go in the can. Nothing hazardous does.

A 15-yard handles most rental-unit furniture dumps. A 10 handles a single apartment if you are disciplined.

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