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Paint, chemicals, pesticides, and propane tanks cannot go in curbside trash or a roll-off dumpster in Jacksonville. Here is why, and what to do with the hazardous items so 904 Dumpster can handle the rest of your cleanout.
If you are clearing out a garage or shed and found old paint cans, pool chemicals, pesticides, or a propane tank, here is the short version: none of it can go in curbside trash or a roll-off dumpster. For the rest of the cleanout — furniture, boxes, general clutter — book a 904 Dumpster roll-off online or call (904) 240-5598, and we will handle everything except the hazardous items themselves.
Why Hazardous Waste Can't Go in a Dumpster
Roll-off dumpster companies, including 904 Dumpster, are prohibited from accepting hazardous materials for legal and environmental reasons. These materials can react dangerously with other debris, contaminate landfill sites, or create hazards for our drivers and disposal partners. This is standard across the industry, not a 904 Dumpster-specific restriction — see our full prohibited items list for everything a roll-off cannot accept.
What Counts as Household Hazardous Waste?
Common items found during a Jacksonville garage or shed cleanout that require special disposal:
For paint specifically, we have a dedicated guide on where to dispose of old paint in Jacksonville FL covering dry-out and drop-off options.
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Where Household Hazardous Waste Actually Goes
Household hazardous waste requires a dedicated collection stream rather than standard trash or recycling pickup. The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division maintains current information on household hazardous waste collection options and events for Duval County residents — check there for what is currently accepted, since programs and locations are updated periodically. Some items, like partially-used propane tanks, can often be returned to the retailer or exchange location where you would buy a replacement.
What 904 Dumpster Can Still Handle
Separating out the hazardous items does not mean you need a second hauler for everything else. A 904 Dumpster roll-off handles the rest of a garage, shed, or estate cleanout — old furniture, boxes, scrap wood, general clutter, and non-hazardous debris — at the same flat rate as any other project. Pull hazardous items aside first, and load everything else as usual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Paint, especially oil-based paint and solvents, is considered household hazardous waste and cannot go in a roll-off dumpster. Latex paint can sometimes be dried out and disposed of as solid waste once fully hardened — see our paint disposal guide for the process.
No, propane tanks cannot go in curbside trash or a dumpster, even if empty. Many retailers that sell propane exchanges will accept old or damaged tanks. Check with your local retailer or the City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division for current disposal options.
Pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, concentrated cleaning products, automotive fluids, and solvents all count as household hazardous waste. If a product's label includes warnings like "flammable," "corrosive," or "toxic," treat it as hazardous rather than putting it in the trash or a dumpster.
Yes. Just set hazardous items aside and dispose of them separately. Everything else — furniture, boxes, general debris — can go in your roll-off dumpster as normal.
Book Your Jacksonville Cleanout Dumpster
Once the hazardous items are set aside, book a 904 Dumpster roll-off online for everything else, with flat-rate pricing from $299 and same-day delivery across Jacksonville. Call (904) 240-5598 if you are unsure whether something is allowed.
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