Resource Guide

Items That Cost Extra — And Why

Most household and construction debris is included in your standard rental. A specific, short list of items carries an added fee instead of being excluded outright — here's exactly which ones, and the real reason each one costs more.

SPECIAL ITEM FEES PRICED SEPARATELY, NOT MARKED UP
The Full List

14 Items With an Added Fee

These fees cover the real extra labor, specialized disposal methods, and environmental compliance costs these specific items require — not a markup. Ask your nearest location for current pricing before you book if any of these apply to your project.

Tires (No Rims): Landfills charge a separate tire-recycling fee — this gets passed through directly, not marked up.
Tires (With Rims): Slightly higher than a bare tire, since the rim has to be separated before recycling.
Truck Tires: Larger tires cost more to recycle than passenger tires — priced separately from standard tires.
Dehumidifier(s): Contains refrigerant, which requires certified recovery before the unit can be recycled.
Paint Fee: Dry latex paint (bagged) is fine at no charge — wet paint, oil-based paint, or stains require hazardous-handling.
Mattress: Most NH transfer stations charge a mattress-specific recycling fee, separate from general debris.
Box Spring: Same recycling category as mattresses — priced the same way.
Propane Tank (BBQ Style): Pressurized tanks need special handling and can't go through standard compaction.
Oversized Propane Tank: Larger tanks (100lb+) cost more to safely purge and recycle than a standard BBQ tank.
Refrigerator: Like dehumidifiers, refrigerant has to be professionally recovered before disposal.
Hot Tubs: Size, weight, and disassembly make these a specialty pickup, not a standard toss-in item.
Lithium-Ion Batteries: New Hampshire legally bans standard disposal of these (RSA 149-M:27, II) — they require certified recycling, which this fee covers.
Air Conditioners: Same refrigerant-recovery requirement as refrigerators and dehumidifiers.
Television / Screens: Electronics recycling fees apply to screens under NH's e-waste handling requirements.
Items with additional fees: tires no rims, tires with rims, truck tires, dehumidifiers, paint fee, mattress, box spring, propane tank BBQ style, oversized propane tank, refrigerator, hot tubs, lithium-ion batteries, air conditioners, television and screens Download This Reference Sheet ↓
Weight, Not Volume

Heavy Materials: Weight Matters More Than Volume

Concrete, dirt, brick, and stone are accepted only in limited quantities in a standard container — these materials are dense enough that a standard weight allowance fills up long before the container looks full. If your project is mostly aggregate or heavy debris, ask about a dedicated heavy-debris container priced specifically for that material.

The same logic applies to roofing shingles: a container full of shingles can weigh three to four times what the same container weighs full of typical debris, so we size the weight allowance around your actual roof rather than a generic default.

Accepted Only in Limited Quantities
Concrete
Dirt
Brick
Stone

Not Sure If Your Item Applies?

This page covers items with an ADDED fee — items that aren't accepted at all (paints, asbestos, motor oil, and other hazardous materials) are covered separately in our full What Can & Can't Go In a Dumpster guide. When in doubt, call your nearest location before you load it — it's the easiest way to avoid a surprise on pickup day.

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