Almost everything from a cleanout, renovation or job site can go in the dumpster. A short list can't, mostly things the landfill won't accept. Here's the breakdown for Peoria.
Allowed: throw it in
- Household junk: furniture, toys, clothes, boxes, carpet, rugs
- Construction & renovation debris: drywall, lumber, flooring, cabinets, siding, windows, doors
- Roofing shingles (heavy: see our roofing guide)
- Yard waste: brush, branches, leaves, sod
- Concrete, brick, dirt, asphalt: in a 10-yard only, and ask about the weight limit
- Most appliances without refrigerant (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers)
Restricted: allowed with a heads-up or a fee
- Mattresses & box springs: usually a per-item fee
- Tires: per-tire fee, limited quantity
- Refrigerators, freezers, AC units: refrigerant must be removed and certified first
- Electronics / TVs: varies by county; often a separate e-waste stream
- Treated lumber & railroad ties: ask first
Not allowed: never in the dumpster
- Wet paint, stains, solvents, thinners (dried latex paint cans are usually fine)
- Motor oil, fuel, antifreeze, propane tanks
- Batteries (car and lithium), fluorescent tubes, pesticides, pool chemicals
- Asbestos, medical waste, anything flammable or hazardous
Hazardous items go to the Peoria County household hazardous waste program; see the Peoria County waste & recycling page for drop-off days and locations.
Why it matters
If prohibited items turn up in a load, the landfill rejects or surcharges it and that cost comes back to you. A two-minute question before you toss something saves the hassle. Call (309) 223-3888 and ask.
Common questions
What items are not allowed in a dumpster?
Wet paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, propane tanks, batteries, fluorescent tubes, pesticides, asbestos, medical waste and anything flammable or hazardous.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a dumpster?
Yes, but only in a 10-yard dumpster and only after confirming the weight limit, since these materials are extremely heavy.
What happens if a prohibited item ends up in my dumpster?
The landfill may reject or surcharge the load, and that cost gets passed back to you, so it's worth a quick call to check first.
Get sized right in one call
Describe your Peoria project and we'll recommend the size and quote a flat price.
Call (309) 223-3888