Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renting a dumpster in Mount Vernon and Southern Illinois. Can't find your answer? Call us at (618) 231-8481
Pricing & Payment
Rental Duration
Delivery & Pickup
Dumpster Sizes
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items
Illinois law and landfill regulations prohibit certain items from being disposed of in dumpsters. Please review this list before loading your dumpster.
Hazardous chemicals, paints, solvents
Illinois EPA banned
Motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid
Liquid waste banned
Batteries (car or household)
Lead-acid batteries banned since 1990
Tires (any size)
Whole tires banned since 1994
Appliances with Freon (refrigerators, AC, freezers)
Requires Freon removal cert
Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors, printers)
E-waste banned since 2012
Propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders
Explosion hazard
Medical waste, sharps, needles
Biohazard
Asbestos or asbestos-containing materials
Requires special disposal
Fluorescent tubes/bulbs
Mercury content
Yard waste (grass, leaves, brush)
Banned from landfills since 1990
Liquids of any kind
No liquid waste in roll-offs
Hot water heaters
White goods banned
Railroad ties, treated wood
Chemical treatment
Items with Surcharges
These items can go in the dumpster but require an additional fee due to special disposal requirements.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mattress | $40/each |
| Box Spring | $40/each |
| Couch/Sofa | $25/each |
| Recliner/Upholstered Chair | $25/each |
| Concrete/Brick/Dirt | Call for pricing (heavy material) |
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