Frequently Asked Questions

ROLL-OFF F.A.Q.’S

1. What are the sizes or dimensions of a roll-off box or dumpster?

A 20 yard roll-off dumpster is:
Short dumpster option: 20’ x 8’ x 4.5’
Long dumpster option: 22’ x 8’ x 4.5’

A 30 yard roll-off dumpster is:
Short dumpster option: 20’ x 8’ x 6’
Long dumpster option: 22’ x 8’ x 6’

2. What if I don’t have enough to fill a dumpster?

You can bring your material to our Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility in Hampshire, Illinois.
Please visit www.MMMrecycles.com for more information and rates.

3. What kind of projects can a dumpster be used for?

Commercial Projects:

Wood Cutting Dies

Pallets

Residential Projects:

Kitchen Remodel

Bathroom Remodel

Additions

Renovations

Garage Cleanouts

Basement Cleanouts

Estate Cleanouts

Storm & Disaster Cleanup

Yard Debris & Waste Removal

House Demolition

Construction Projects:

Construction Sites

Property Management

Retail Cleanouts

Retail Remodel

Office Cleanouts

Senior Living Communities

Storage Unit Cleanout

Real Estate

Demolition

New Home Builds

New Neighborhoods

Outdoor Construction

IDOT Road Building

Church Remodel

Handyman Projects

Landclearing

Railroad Tie Disposal

4. How long can I keep the dumpster?

Typically, we allow customers to keep the dumpster up to 7 days. If a customer needs it longer than 1-week, additional days can be negotiated with your account representative.

5. What can I put in my dumpster?

Construction & Demolition Debris:

Garbage

Drywall

Insulation

Glass

Windows

Plastic

Roofing Materials / Shingles

Sheds / Pergolas

Wood Siding

Aluminum Siding

Metal

Concrete / Bricks / Stones / Masonry Products / Gravel

Paper

Pallets

Landscape Timbers

Mulch

Wood Dies

Railroad Ties

Large Tree Stumps / Branches / Logs

Wood Furniture 

:

Doors / Trim

Carpet / Rugs

Cabinets

Sinks

Bathtubs

Countertops

Wires

Cardboard

Fixtures

Fence

Office Chairs / Desks

Lawnmower / Riding mowers

Bicycles

Water heaters / Furnaces

Rubbish

Leaf and yard debris

Swing set / Playset

Basketball hoop

6. What are Hard to Handle Materials? And can I dispose of them in my dumpster?

The following materials are accepted but will be an EXTRA FEE to dispose of: 

Sofa / Couch 

Appliances 

Refrigerators

Tires 

Mattresses 

Box Springs 

7. What CAN’T I put in my dumpster?

Midwest Material Management cannot accept: 

HAZ-MAT material

Asbestos

Liquid: 

Paint

Oil

Thinners

Gas / Diesel

 

Electronics:

Computers

TV’s

Monitors, etc.

Other:

Dirt / Sod

Manure