Dumpster Restricted Items, Disposal Fees and Cleanup Charges
Some household, automotive, construction and shop materials cannot be placed in a Dump It KC dumpster. This page explains which materials are prohibited, which materials require an additional disposal fee, and what charges apply when liquids, chemicals or other contaminants leak or spill.
Do Not Place Prohibited Items in the Dumpster
Prohibited liquids, chemicals, batteries, fuel containers and hazardous materials can create fires, chemical reactions, environmental contamination and serious safety hazards during transportation and unloading.
All containers are considered restricted even when the customer believes they are empty. Containers may still contain liquid, vapor, residue or pressure.
Customers should contact Dump It KC before loading any item that is not clearly listed as accepted.
- Paints
- Oils of any kind
- Automotive Chemicals
- Batteries
- Household Chemicals
- TV's
- Electronics
How Restricted Item Charges Work
Each prohibited or restricted item is charged according to the prices listed on this page. Charges are assessed per individual item, container, battery, tire, appliance or disposal incident.
Item fees do not include spill cleanup, dumpster decontamination, exterior damage, transfer station contamination, reloading, returning items or equipment downtime. Those charges are listed separately and may apply in addition to the individual item fee.
Example: A one-gallon paint can placed in the dumpster is charged the applicable paint-can fee. If the can leaks inside the dumpster, the interior spill cleanup fee also applies. If paint reaches the exterior of the dumpster or the transfer station floor, the applicable contamination fee is added.
Prohibited Household and Shop Materials
The following items may not be placed in a Dump It KC dumpster. The listed charge applies when an item is discovered in the dumpster or load.
Paint, Stains, Coatings and Solvents
Includes water-based, oil-based and aerosol products, whether full, partially full or believed to be empty.
| Item | Examples | Fee Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Small paint container | Sample container, touch-up paint or container under one quart | $50 each |
| Quart paint can | Paint, stain, sealer, varnish or coating | $75 each |
| One-gallon paint can | Paint, primer, stain, waterproofing or coating | $100 each |
| Five-gallon paint bucket | Paint, primer, stain, sealer or coating | $300 each |
| Aerosol paint can | Spray paint, spray primer or aerosol coating | $25 each |
| Paint thinner or solvent under one gallon | Mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, acetone or stripping chemicals | $100 each |
| Paint thinner or solvent, one to five gallons | Solvent, stripper, reducer or commercial coating product | $300 each |
Motor Oil, Fuel and Automotive Fluids
Automotive liquids can leak through debris, contaminate the dumpster and create a fire or environmental hazard.
| Item | Examples | Fee Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive fluid container up to one quart | Motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid or coolant | $75 each |
| Automotive fluid container over one quart and up to one gallon | Oil, antifreeze, coolant or other vehicle fluid | $100 each |
| Automotive fluid container over one gallon and up to five gallons | Oil bucket, coolant container or shop fluid container | $300 each |
| Gasoline container up to one gallon | Gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene or mixed fuel | $250 each |
| Gasoline container over one gallon and up to five gallons | Fuel can, diesel can or kerosene container | $500 each |
| Oil filter | Used automotive, equipment or machinery oil filter | $50 each |
| Grease container up to one gallon | Automotive grease, machinery grease or lubricating compound | $125 each |
| Grease container over one gallon and up to five gallons | Shop grease bucket or commercial lubricant | $350 each |
Household Chemicals and Cleaning Products
Household products can become dangerous when mixed, crushed, punctured or exposed to other chemicals inside the dumpster.
| Container Size | Examples | Fee Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Up to one quart | Bleach, ammonia, cleaner, degreaser, drain cleaner, disinfectant or chemical spray | $50 each |
| Over one quart and up to one gallon | Bleach, cleaning solution, detergent, acid, base or concentrated cleaner | $100 each |
| Over one gallon and up to five gallons | Commercial cleaner, shop chemical, degreaser or concentrated solution | $300 each |
| Pool chemical container up to one gallon | Chlorine, shock treatment, acid, algaecide or pool balancing chemical | $200 each |
| Pool chemical container over one gallon and up to five gallons | Bulk chlorine, shock, acid or pool treatment product | $500 each |
| Pesticide or herbicide up to one gallon | Weed killer, insecticide, rodent poison or lawn chemical | $200 each |
| Pesticide or herbicide over one gallon and up to five gallons | Bulk agricultural, lawn or pest-control chemical | $500 each |
Batteries and Battery-Powered Items
Batteries can ignite, leak corrosive material or explode when crushed during loading, transportation or disposal.
| Battery Type | Examples | Fee Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Small household battery | AA, AAA, C, D, nine-volt or button-cell battery | $10 each |
| Small rechargeable battery | Camera, flashlight, toy, phone or handheld-device battery | $25 each |
| Power-tool battery | Drill, saw, lawn-tool or rechargeable equipment battery | $50 each |
| UPS or alarm-system battery | Backup power, security system or emergency-light battery | $75 each |
| Motorcycle or lawn-equipment battery | Motorcycle, mower, ATV or small equipment battery | $100 each |
| Car or light-truck battery | Standard automotive lead-acid battery | $100 each |
| Marine or heavy-equipment battery | Boat, RV, commercial truck or equipment battery | $150 each |
| Large lithium battery | E-bike, scooter, mobility device or large battery pack | $200 each |
| Electronic item containing a nonremovable battery | Laptop, tablet, rechargeable device or battery-powered equipment | $100 each |
Propane Cylinders, Pressurized Containers and Fire Hazards
Pressurized and flammable containers may explode when punctured, compacted, heated or struck by equipment.
| Item | Examples | Fee Per Item |
|---|---|---|
| Small camping fuel cylinder | One-pound propane bottle or similar camping cylinder | $75 each |
| Standard grill propane cylinder | Twenty-pound propane tank | $175 each |
| Large propane cylinder | Forklift, RV or commercial propane cylinder | $350 each |
| Fire extinguisher | Residential, automotive or commercial extinguisher | $100 each |
| Aerosol can | Lubricant, cleaner, insecticide, adhesive or compressed product | $25 each |
| Flare or emergency signaling device | Road flare, marine flare or pyrotechnic signal | $250 each |
| Fireworks | Unused, damaged or partially used fireworks | $500 per incident |
| Ammunition | Loose ammunition, ammunition box or loaded magazine | $500 per incident |
Medical, Biological and Sanitary Waste
Items that can puncture, expose workers to bodily fluids or create a biological hazard are prohibited.
| Item | Examples | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Loose needle, syringe or lancet | Any uncovered or improperly contained sharp | $250 each |
| Container holding sharps | Jar, bottle, box or sharps container containing needles | $500 each |
| Medical or biological waste | Blood-contaminated materials, laboratory waste or biological material | $1,000 per incident |
| Human or animal remains | Tissue, remains or biological specimens | $1,500 per incident |
| Large quantity of human or animal waste | Uncontained waste, sewage-contaminated material or similar sanitary contamination | $750 per incident |
Asbestos, Contaminated Materials and Unknown Substances
Materials that may contain asbestos, hazardous residue or an unidentified substance require specialized handling and may not be placed in the dumpster.
| Item | Examples | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Suspected asbestos-containing material | Insulation, pipe wrap, siding, flooring, ceiling material or other suspected asbestos product | $2,000 per incident |
| Contaminated soil | Soil containing fuel, oil, chemicals, sewage or unknown contamination | $1,500 per incident |
| Unknown chemical or unlabeled liquid | Unmarked bottle, bucket, drum, tank or container with unidentified contents | $750 each |
| Drum or barrel | Metal or plastic drum, whether open, sealed or believed to be empty | $500 each |
| Fuel tank or chemical tank | Portable, automotive, equipment or storage tank | $750 each |
Spill, Contamination and Dumpster Damage Charges
These fees apply in addition to the restricted-item charge when paint, oil, chemicals, fuel, sewage or another contaminant leaks, spills or damages equipment or property.
Minor Interior Spill
$250 per incidentApplies when a small spill is contained inside the dumpster and can be cleaned without extensive scraping, coating removal or equipment repair.
Major Interior Spill
$500 per incidentApplies when liquid spreads across the dumpster floor, reaches multiple interior surfaces, soaks into debris or requires extended cleaning.
Hardened Paint or Coating Removal
$750 per incidentApplies when dried or hardened paint, adhesive, sealer, concrete coating or another substance must be scraped, stripped or mechanically removed.
Oil, Fuel or Chemical Decontamination
$750 per incidentApplies when oil, fuel, coolant, solvent, bleach, cleaner, pesticide or another chemical contaminates the inside of the dumpster.
Exterior Dumpster Contamination
$1,000 per incidentApplies when paint, oil, chemicals, concrete coating, adhesive or other material reaches the exterior walls, doors, frame, wheels or visible surfaces.
Dumpster Repainting
$1,500 per incidentApplies when exterior contamination, graffiti, permanent staining or surface damage requires sanding, preparation and repainting.
Transfer Station Floor Spill
$1,200 to $2,500 per incidentApplies when a customer-loaded liquid or contaminant leaks or spills onto a transfer station tipping floor, unloading area or facility property. Paint spills generally start at $1,200. Oil spills may reach $2,500 because oil is more difficult and costly to clean.
Roadway or Customer Property Spill
$2,500 per incidentApplies when prohibited liquid leaks from the dumpster onto a driveway, parking lot, road, business property or another location during service.
Dumpster Floor or Wall Repair
$1,500 plus costs per damaged areaApplies when chemicals, fire, corrosive materials, cutting, punctures or improper loading damage the dumpster floor, wall or door. Additional costs may include repainting, replacement logos or decals, repair materials, labor and equipment downtime.
Equipment Downtime
$100 per dayApplies for each day the dumpster or trailer cannot be rented because it is being cleaned, repaired, inspected or restored after contamination.
Items Accepted With Additional Disposal Fees
These items may be accepted when disclosed before pickup. Fees apply per item unless another measurement is specifically stated.
| Item | Requirements | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle tire without rim | Must be disclosed before pickup | $35 each |
| Passenger vehicle tire with rim | Must be disclosed before pickup | $50 each |
| Light-truck or SUV tire without rim | Must be disclosed before pickup | $50 each |
| Light-truck or SUV tire with rim | Must be disclosed before pickup | $75 each |
| Commercial truck tire | Must be disclosed before pickup | $125 each |
| Television under 40 inches | Screen must remain intact | $75 each |
| Television 40 inches or larger | Screen must remain intact | $150 each |
| Computer monitor | Screen must remain intact | $75 each |
| Desktop computer | Battery must be removed | $50 each |
| Printer or copier | Toner and ink must remain contained | $75 each |
| Refrigerator or freezer | Must be empty of food and disclosed before pickup | $175 each |
| Window air conditioner | Must be disclosed before pickup | $150 each |
| Dehumidifier | Must be disclosed before pickup | $125 each |
| Railroad tie | Must fit completely inside the dumpster | $100 each |
| Concrete, brick, rock, dirt, sod or sand | Material weight and dumpster size restrictions apply | $0.10 per pound material surcharge |
| Roofing shingles and roofing material | Material weight and dumpster size restrictions apply | $0.10 per pound material surcharge |
| Odorous waste | Includes spoiled food, decomposing waste or heavily odor-contaminated debris. Fee applies only when the dumpster must be cleaned and sanitized. | $250 per incident |
Additional Service and Enforcement Fees
These charges may apply when a restricted item causes additional labor, transportation, sorting, unloading or scheduling requirements.
Restricted Item Processing Fee
$75 per incidentCovers documentation, customer notification, photographs, payment processing and scheduling required after a restricted item is discovered.
Concealed Restricted Item Fee
$250 per incidentApplies when prohibited materials are intentionally hidden beneath, inside or behind acceptable debris.
Return Item Fee
$75 plus $3.00 per mileApplies when prohibited materials must be transported back to the customer or another approved location.
Landfill Reload Fee
$150 per hourApplies when materials must be reloaded, separated or removed at the disposal facility. A one-hour minimum applies.
Onsite Manual Unload Fee
$150 per hourApplies when Dump It KC must return to the customer location and manually remove prohibited, rejected or unsafe materials. A one-hour minimum applies.
Rejected Load Fee
$750 per loadApplies when a disposal facility refuses the load because of prohibited items, contamination or undisclosed materials.
Overweight Fee
$0.05 per poundApplies to weight exceeding the disposal allowance included with the rental. Weight is determined by the disposal facility scale ticket.
Extra Rental Day
$25 per dayApplies when the dumpster remains at the property beyond the scheduled rental period or after the required return time.
Dry Run Fee
$150Applies when delivery or pickup cannot be completed because of blocked access, site conditions, placement restrictions, HOA enforcement or customer-related delays.
Unsafe Load Fee
$100Applies when debris extends above the top rim, hangs over the sides, protrudes from the dumpster or creates an unsafe transportation condition.
Onsite Popped Tire Fee
$100Applies when nails, screws, metal or sharp debris at the customer location punctures a trailer or truck tire.
Tire Replacement Fee
$250Applies when a tire is damaged beyond repair because of site conditions, sharp debris or customer loading.
Fuel Surcharge
$3.00 per mile beyond 30 milesApplies to locations outside the standard 30-mile service radius. Dump It KC has a maximum service distance of 50 miles.
Cancellation Fee
$50Applies to cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled delivery time and before dispatch or delivery has begun.
Commonly Accepted Materials
These materials are generally accepted when properly loaded, free of prohibited liquids and kept within the dumpster's weight and fill limits.
Restricted Item Questions
Can I place an empty paint can in the dumpster?
Do not place a paint can in the dumpster without approval. Paint may remain under a dried surface or inside the rim, seams and bottom of the container.
What happens if paint or oil spills inside the dumpster?
The applicable item fee and interior cleanup fee will both apply. More severe contamination may also require decontamination, equipment downtime or repair.
What happens if a liquid spills at the transfer station?
A transfer station floor spill fee of $1,200 to $2,500 applies when a customer-loaded liquid or contaminant spills onto the facility tipping floor or unloading area. Paint spills generally start at $1,200, while oil spills may reach $2,500 because oil is more difficult to clean.
Why are batteries prohibited?
Batteries may ignite, explode or leak corrosive material when crushed, punctured or exposed to metal and other debris.
Can I put bleach and household cleaners in the dumpster?
No. Bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, pool chemicals, pesticides, solvents and other household or shop chemicals are prohibited.
Can prohibited items be hidden inside bags or boxes?
No. Intentionally concealing prohibited items results in a $250 concealed restricted item fee in addition to the item and cleanup charges.
What should I do when I am unsure about an item?
Contact Dump It KC before placing the item in the dumpster. It is easier and less expensive to identify an alternative disposal option before the dumpster is collected.
Ask Before You Load It
Restricted materials can damage equipment, contaminate property, injure workers and cause an entire load to be rejected.
When you are unsure about an item, contact Dump It KC before placing it in the dumpster. Visit our Kansas City dumpster rental page to book or learn more.
