Most household and construction debris can go in a roll-off dumpster. A short list cannot, and a few items are accepted for a fee. Knowing both before you load saves a surcharge and keeps your pickup on schedule.
Quick answer: Paint, solvents, motor oil, tires, batteries, propane tanks, pesticides, medical waste and asbestos cannot go in a Longview dumpster. Mattresses ($15 to $25 each) and appliances with Freon ($25 to $50 each) are accepted for a fee. Prohibited material found in a load carries a $50 to $200+ charge.
NOT ALLOWEDItems that can never go in a Longview dumpster
- Paint, solvents and liquid chemicals
- Motor oil and petroleum products
- Tires, batteries and propane tanks
- Pesticides, herbicides and medical waste
- Asbestos-containing materials
These items are liquids, pressurized, toxic or regulated. Landfills in Gregg County do not accept them in a mixed load, and a single hidden can of solvent can put a driver and a facility at risk.
East Texas has a long oilfield and workshop culture, and it shows in Longview garages. Old motor oil, solvents, paint cans and propane tanks are the kinds of things that turn up in a cleanout. Set them aside before the container arrives so they do not get loaded by accident.
ACCEPTED WITH A FEEMattresses and appliances with Freon
Mattresses and box springs are $15 to $25 each. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances with Freon are $25 to $50 each, because the refrigerant has to be handled separately. Tell us at booking and we will put the fee on the same invoice, with no surprise at pickup.
The City of Longview’s bulky pickup refuses refrigerant appliances entirely, so a container is often the easiest route for those.
SPECIAL CASESItems that need a call first
Concrete, brick and dirt: these are extremely heavy and need a specialty heavy-debris container. Read our concrete disposal guide first.
Yard waste: some Gregg County facilities require it kept separate from construction debris. Tell us your debris mix when you book.
Anything you are unsure about: ask. A 60-second call is cheaper than a $50 to $200+ prohibited-material fee.
WHERE TO TAKE THEMWhere to take items that cannot go in the dumpster
The City of Longview Sanitation Department, 933 Mobile Dr., can point you to the right drop-off for household hazardous waste such as paint, oil and antifreeze. Call 903-237-1250. Do not leave these items next to the container, because the driver cannot load them.
LOADING RULESTwo loading rules that trip people up
Keep material level with the container rim. We cannot haul a load that rises above it. And keep the container where you can see it: a rented dumpster on private property is for your use only, so a locked gate or a visible sign keeps strangers from adding their own trash and creating a prohibited-material problem.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Can I put paint in a dumpster?
Not liquid paint. Paint, solvents and liquid chemicals are prohibited. Call us before putting any paint cans in, including dried-out ones.
Can I throw a mattress in a dumpster in Longview?
Yes. Mattresses and box springs are accepted for $15 to $25 each.
Are tires and batteries allowed?
No. Tires, batteries and propane tanks are prohibited in every container size.
What happens if a prohibited item ends up in my load?
A $50 to $200+ prohibited-material charge applies, and the item may have to be removed before the load can be disposed of.
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