What Can You Put in a Dumpster in Arkansas? (Full Accepted Items List)
Most common household items, renovation debris, and yard waste can go in a roll-off dumpster in Arkansas. Here’s the full list of what’s accepted, what’s not, and what to do with the items that can’t go in.
Accepted Items — What Can Go in a Dumpster in Arkansas
Household items
- Furniture (sofas, beds, dressers, chairs)
- Mattresses and box springs
- Appliances (fridges, stoves, washers, dryers)
- Clothing, bags, and boxes
- Books, paper, files
- Small electronics (TVs, computers)
- Rugs, curtains, linens
Construction and renovation debris
- Drywall and plaster
- Lumber and framing material
- Roofing shingles (asphalt)
- Flooring (hardwood, tile, carpet, vinyl)
- Insulation
- Windows, doors, and fixtures
- Metal framing and pipes
- Siding and trim
Yard and outdoor debris
- Tree branches and brush
- Leaves and yard waste
- Fencing (wood, chain link)
- Outdoor furniture
- Soil and dirt (call first for large amounts)
Storm and cleanup debris
- Storm-damaged roofing and siding
- Fallen tree sections and limbs
- Flood-damaged materials
- Damaged fence sections
- General storm debris
What Cannot Go in a Dumpster in Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADEE) regulations and licensed landfill rules prohibit the following from standard roll-off dumpsters:
- Tires — We remove tires separately for $15 each. Set them aside next to the dumpster and tell us when you call for pickup.
- Paint, stains, and solvents — Take to Arkansas ADEE’s household hazardous waste collection program.
- Motor oil and automotive fluids — Many Conway auto parts stores accept used oil for recycling.
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders — Return to the retailer or a licensed propane facility.
- Car batteries and lithium batteries — Take to an auto parts store or electronics retailer for recycling.
- Asbestos-containing materials — Requires licensed abatement contractor for removal and disposal.
- Medical waste and biohazard materials — Requires licensed medical waste disposal service.
- Refrigerants and Freon — Appliances with refrigerant (some older AC units, refrigerators) need refrigerant removed by a certified technician before disposal.
- Large quantities of wet concrete, soil, or asphalt — Call us before loading to confirm — small amounts are usually fine, large quantities may exceed weight limits.
Heavier Items That Need Special Attention
Some materials are accepted but are heavy enough to cause overweight fees if you’re not careful about sizing:
- Roofing shingles: Much heavier per square foot than most debris. A 10-yard filled entirely with shingles can exceed its 1.5-ton limit before it’s volume-full. Size up when shingles are the primary material.
- Concrete and brick: Extremely heavy. Small amounts are fine; large quantities of concrete are better disposed of separately or require a 30-yard with extra weight allowance.
- Ceramic tile: Heavy when stacked. A bathroom floor of large-format tile adds up fast. Include the tile weight in your size calculation.
- Soil and dirt: Call us before loading significant amounts. Wet soil is especially heavy and can cause overweight issues with smaller containers.
The Rule of Thumb for Conway Homeowners
If you’re not sure whether an item can go in the dumpster, call us before you load it — (501) 536-5010. It’s a 30-second question and it’s far easier to answer before the item is already in the container. Our team knows the Arkansas ADEE regulations and the Faulkner County landfill rules and can tell you instantly.
Not sure if your item is accepted?
Call us before loading. It takes 30 seconds and saves you the headache of a prohibited item fee or a rejected load at the landfill.
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Common Questions About What Goes in a Conway Dumpster
Can you throw appliances in a dumpster?
Yes — washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and small appliances are accepted. Refrigerators, air conditioners, and window units must have Freon removed by a certified technician before loading. Freon-containing units in your dumpster create a disposal problem we can’t accept.
Can you put yard waste in a dumpster?
Yes. Leaves, branches, brush, grass clippings, garden waste, and bagged yard debris are all accepted in our Conway roll-off containers. Large tree trunks (over 300 lbs each) are the exception — they can overload the container floor. For large tree removal, separate hauling is recommended.
What can I take to the dump in Arkansas?
Arkansas landfills accept most household debris, construction material, and yard waste. Items banned from Arkansas landfills — and therefore not accepted in our roll-offs — include: tires, motor oil and automotive fluids, lead-acid batteries, asbestos, and liquid paint or solvents.
What are the requirements for a dumpster in Conway AR?
For dumpsters placed on private property (driveway or yard) in Conway, there are no city requirements. If you need the container in a public street or right-of-way, a city permit may be required. We advise calling the City of Conway Public Works department if you plan street placement.