If you are cleaning out your warehouse and have a lot of old, unwanted appliances, you may be able to get rid of them by ordering a roll-off dumpster. There are rules about this, though, and you should ask your garbage company what these are before you order the dumpster. They are likely to tell you the following two things.

What appliances you can place in a roll-off dumpster

If you have old dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, or stoves, you will most likely be able to place them in your dumpster. This is primarily because these items do not contain any types of hazardous chemicals or materials.

Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners, on the other hand, may not be allowed in dumpsters, and this is because these appliances generally contain Freon, which is a chemical that changes from a gas form to a liquid form when it is used. Freon is one of the most popular types of coolants used in these types of appliances, and it is also commonly used in air conditioning systems of cars.

While Freon works great as a coolant for appliances, it is actually very dangerous for the environment. When it leaks into the air, it can destroy the ozone layer. Because of this, you cannot place any type of appliance in a roll-off dumpster that contains Freon.

What you can do with unwanted appliances that contain Freon

If the unwanted appliances contain Freon, you have several different options for disposing them, including:

1. Haul them to a scrap yard – Scrap yards purchase all types of unwanted metal products, including appliances. These yards have the ability to remove the Freon from the appliances, and they do this with each appliance they purchase. The benefit of using this option is you will get paid for the items, and the amount is typically based on a price per ton.
2. Remove the Freon – If you are authorized in working with Freon, you could remove this chemical yourself. If you are not, you could hire a company to do this for you. Once you remove the Freon, you can place the items in your dumpster. When Freon is removed from an appliance, it is captured and can be reused.

If you have a lot of old appliances to get rid of, contact a local garbage company like TCM Sweeping and Disposal. They may suggest delivering a roll-off dumpster to your business, and you can then load it up with all of your unwanted things.