Hazardous Waste & Dangerous Materials
Will We Take It?
This is an extensive list of hazardous or dangerous items commonly found in junk removal. The following key is to help you figure out if your items need special mention:
(x) we do not take these items.
All other items may incur extra fee
As long as your item is mentioned when we provide a quote there will not be additional fees it will be included in the quoted price.
Pesticides
- Weed killers (Roundup, etc.)
- Insecticides (sprays, granules)
- Rodent poisons
- Fertilizers with chemicals
- Fungicides
- Snail and slug bait
- Pool chlorine and shock
- Algaecides
Appliances with Freon
Sharp Dangerous Objects
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Window A/C units
- Central A/C compressors
- Dehumidifiers
- Water coolers
- Wine coolers
- Portable air conditioners
Sharp Dangerous Objects
Ammunition and Fireworks
Sharp Dangerous Objects
- Unbagged broken glass
- Loose needles or syringes
- Razor blades
- Box cutters
- Shattered mirrors
- Broken ceramics or tiles
- Metal shards
- Broken picture frames with glass
Ammunition and Fireworks
Ammunition and Fireworks
Ammunition and Fireworks
- Bullets (live or spent) (x)
- Shotgun shells (x)
- Black powder (x)
- Firecrackers (x)
- Roman candles (x)
- Flares (x)
- Smoke bombs (x)
- Unused gunpowder or reloading supplies (x)
Contaminated Materials
Ammunition and Fireworks
Ammunition and Fireworks
- Asbestos insulation (x)
- Asbestos ceiling tiles (x)
- Asbestos shingles or siding (x)
- Pipe wrap or duct insulation
- Vermiculite (may contain asbestos) (x)
- Contaminated soil
- Hazardous construction debris
- Mold-contaminated drywall
Hazardous Waste & Dangerous Materials
Paints and Solvents
Paints and Solvents
Paints and Solvents
- Oil-based paints
- Latex paint (partially full or old)
- Paint thinners
- Varnish
- Stains
- Wood preservatives
- Spray paint cans (partially full)
- Lead-based paint or items containing lead (x)
Batteries
Paints and Solvents
Paints and Solvents
- Car batteries
- Household batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, etc.)
- Rechargeable batteries
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Button cell batteries (watches, hearing aids)
- Power tool batteries
- Laptop batteries
- Damaged or swollen batteries
Electronics
Paints and Solvents
Household Chemicals
- Computers and monitors
- Televisions (CRT, LCD, LED)
- Smartphones
- Tablets and e-readers
- Printers and fax machines
- Stereos and speakers
- DVD/Blu-ray players
- Cables, chargers, and accessories
Household Chemicals
Pressurized Containers
Household Chemicals
- Oven cleaners
- Drain cleaners
- Toilet bowl cleaners
- Bleach and ammonia
- Disinfectants
- Degreasers
- Mold and mildew removers
- Carpet and upholstery cleaners
Automotive Waste
Pressurized Containers
Pressurized Containers
- Motor oil (x)
- Gasoline (x)
- Antifreeze (x)
- Brake fluid
- Oil filters
- Transmission fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Diesel fuel (x)
Pressurized Containers
Pressurized Containers
Pressurized Containers
- Propane tanks (BBQ, camping)
- Helium tanks (party use)
- Butane canisters
- CO2 tanks (soda machines, paintball)
- MAPP gas cylinders
- Fire extinguishers
- Oxygen tanks (medical or industrial)
- Compressed air cans (for cleaning electronics)
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Fluorescent tubes (T5, T8, etc.)
- CFL (compact fluorescent lamps)
- Mercury vapor lamps
- High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps
- UV sterilizing bulbs
- Broken fluorescent lights
- Ballasts with PCB (older fixtures)
- Neon signs (containing mercury)
Medical Waste
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Needles and syringes
- Lancets and sharps
- Unused medications
- Expired over-the-counter meds
- IV bags or tubing
- Medical swabs and gauze
- Insulin pens or cartridges
- Inhalers and aerosol medication cans
Tires
Tires
- Passenger car tires
- Truck tires
- Bicycle tires
- Motorcycle tires
- Lawn mower tires
- ATV/UTV tires
- Golf cart tires
- Tires with rims