What can go in a dumpster in Apopka, FL

A roll-off container can take most of what a cleanout, a remodel or a roof job produces. A short list of items can't go in, and in Orange County a few common items have their own disposal rules. This guide covers both, using Orange County Solid Waste's published facility information. Rules and hours change, so confirm details on the county's landfill and transfer stations page before you haul anything yourself.

Items allowed in an Apopka dumpster

• Household junk: furniture, mattresses, clothing, toys, boxes, rugs, household goods.
• Construction and demolition debris: drywall, lumber, plywood, cabinets, countertops, doors, windows, flooring, carpet and pad, trim, siding.
• Roofing: shingles, underlayment, flashing and decking. Tile and heavy roofing need size planning.
• Yard debris: limbs, brush, shrubs, palm fronds, fencing. Some loads are better kept separate from construction debris.
• Heavy materials: concrete, brick, block, pavers and clean soil, usually in a small container loaded with nothing else.
• Nursery leftovers: plastic pots, trays, shade cloth and dismantled benches or frames.

Items not allowed in an Apopka dumpster

• Paint, stain, thinners and solvents (dried-out latex paint may be acceptable; ask first)
• Gasoline, oil, diesel, kerosene and other fuels
• Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and pool chemicals
• Propane tanks and other compressed gas cylinders
• Car batteries and household batteries
• Fluorescent tubes, CFLs and mercury devices
• Medical waste and sharps
• Asbestos-containing material (special handling required)
• Tires and appliances containing refrigerant, unless arranged in advance

Most of these are household hazardous waste, and Orange County accepts them from residents at county facilities (see below).

Where Apopka construction debris goes in Orange County

This is the rule that surprises Apopka residents most. Orange County lists construction and demolition debris (C&D) as not accepted at the Porter Transfer Station, 1326 Good Homes Road, or the McLeod Road Transfer Station, 5000 L.B. McLeod Road. C&D goes to the Orange County Landfill, 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando 32829, which the county lists as open to non-account customers Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From Apopka, that's a trip across the county to east Orlando with a loaded trailer. That's why remodels, roofs and demolition jobs in Apopka almost always run on a roll-off: the hauler takes the full container to an approved facility, and you never make the drive. See construction dumpster rental in Apopka for sizing.

Yard waste disposal for Apopka residents

Orange County's transfer stations accept yard waste on Saturdays only, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the landfill on Young Pine Road takes yard waste during its regular hours. Residential curbside yard waste rules depend on whether you're inside the City of Apopka or in unincorporated Orange County, so check with your provider for limits on bundle size and quantity.

For storm limbs, lot clearing or a big landscape redo, a roll-off or a crew pickup saves the Saturday trips. Mixing large amounts of yard waste with construction debris can complicate disposal, so tell us if a load has both.

Household hazardous waste drop-off near Apopka

Orange County accepts household hazardous waste, which it describes as dangerous household chemicals, electronics, medications and freon, at the landfill and at both transfer stations, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., per the county's facility page. For most Apopka residents, the Porter Transfer Station on Good Homes Road is the closest drop-off. Keep products in their original containers, sealed, and never mix chemicals.

Clearing a garage full of these? Set them aside before a garage cleanout so they can be dropped off separately.

Appliances, tires and electronics in Apopka

A few common items sit in between. Refrigerators, freezers and window A/C units contain refrigerant, which has to be recovered before disposal, so they're priced and handled separately rather than tossed in a roll-off. Tires aren't part of a normal load; Orange County lists waste and passenger tires among the items accepted at the landfill, and passenger tires at the Porter Transfer Station. Electronics such as TVs, computers and monitors are collected through the county's household hazardous waste program.

If your cleanout includes any of these, tell us when you call. Appliances and electronics can usually go with a junk removal visit, kept out of the general load.

Weight and loading tips for Apopka roll-offs

• Load heavy items first and spread them evenly across the floor.
• Break down furniture, cabinets and frames to save space.
• Never fill above the rim; the hauler has to cover and transport the load safely.
• Cover the container between loading days in rainy weather. Wet debris weighs more at the scale.
• Keep the container clear of hazardous items, even small ones. One leaking can can complicate disposal.

Not sure what size fits? Start with our Apopka dumpster sizes guide, or call and we'll recommend one.