Can I put a mattress in a dumpster?

Most haulers accept mattresses with a per-unit surcharge of $25-$75. Some states (CA, CT, RI) have specific mattress recycling programs. Always confirm with your specific hauler before tossing.

Can I put a refrigerator in a dumpster?

Not without removing the refrigerant first. Refrigerators contain Freon that must be removed by an EPA-certified technician. Some haulers offer this service for $50-$150. Otherwise, recycle through appliance retailers.

Can I put paint cans in a dumpster?

Liquid paint is prohibited. Completely dry latex paint is sometimes acceptable in some areas. Most municipalities have free paint recycling programs that take any quantity. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

What's the fee for putting a prohibited item in a dumpster?

Per-item fees typically run $25-$200 depending on the item. Severe violations can trigger refused pickup, return trip fees, or regulatory fines.

Can I put electronics in a dumpster?

In most states, no. Electronics contain heavy metals classified as e-waste, and many states ban them from landfills. Use Best Buy, Staples, or municipal e-waste programs for free disposal.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #98

Scranton-Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania · 0.6M residents · 18 haulers across 8 cities

The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.6 million residents across the greater Scranton region. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We track 18 dumpster rental companies serving this metro — compare quotes and services below, or submit a quote request to reach additional haulers in your area.

Permit Rules for Scranton-Wilkes-Barre

PA · 0.6M pop · Estimated

Permit

$50-$150 typical

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

$50-$150 typical

Max days

Variable

Authority

Scranton DPW / Wilkes-Barre DPW

Portal

City permit portals

Processing

3-7 business days

Special rules

Historic anthracite coal heritage districts. Heavy snow Dec-March.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

Local-dependent

Special rules

Older housing common.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

Pennsylvania bans: Lead-acid batteries, whole tires, used oil, white goods, leaf waste, electronics (Covered Device Recycling Act CDRA 2010 — TVs, computers, monitors, peripherals banned 2013). Act 101 + Act 108.

Common prohibited

Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs

Max fine

Variable

Coal region heritage; PA CDRA bans electronics.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Scranton Metro

2 Guys One Truck Junk Removal

Moosic, PA

Junk removal and debris hauling in Moosic, PA. 5-star rated local service. Call (570) 479-0329.

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ABC Hauling & Excavating

Kingston, PA

ABC Hauling & Excavating dumpster rental in Kingston, PA. 8-40 yard sizes for residential, construction, and commercial debris removal.

8·10·15·17·20·30·40 YD FROM $400

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Big Up Dumpsters

Scranton, PA

Estate cleanout and construction debris dumpsters in Scranton, PA. 10-40 yard containers. Call (570) 929-4001.

10·20·30·40 YD

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Blue Steel Rentals

Olyphant, PA

Blue Steel Rentals dumpster rental in Olyphant, PA. Serves Scranton area. Call (570) 504-4909.

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BP Sanitation

Old Forge, PA

Scranton, PA

Rent A Dumpster in Scranton, PA. Same-day delivery on 12, 15, and 21-yard dumpsters. (570) 341-3318.

12·15·21 YD

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Smart Recycling

Dunmore, PA

Smart Recycling dumpster rental in Dunmore, PA. Waste management & recycling services. Call (570) 558-2080.

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WeDoCleanOuts.com

Scranton, PA

WeDoCleanOuts.com | Dumpster rental & cleanouts in Scranton, PA. Residential, estate, construction & commercial debris removal.

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Wyoming Valley Junk Removal & Cleanouts

West Wyoming, PA

Wyoming Valley Junk Removal & Cleanouts in West Wyoming, PA. Estate and residential cleanouts, demolition, yard waste.

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Cities in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre metro

94 cities · 8 with listed haulers

Scranton (8) Dunmore (2) Old Forge (2) Olyphant (2) Kingston (1) Moosic (1) Moscow (1) West Wyoming (1) Archbald Ashley Avoca Bear Creek Village Beech Mountain Lakes Big Bass Lake Blakely Browntown Carbondale Chase Chinchilla Clarks Green Clarks Summit Conyngham Courtdale Dalton Dickson City Dupont Duryea Eagle Lake East Berwick Edwardsville Exeter Factoryville Forty Fort Freeland Georgetown Glen Lyon Harleigh Harveys Lake Hazleton Hickory Hills Hilldale Hudson Hughestown Inkerman Jeddo Jermyn Jessup Laceyville Laflin Lake Winola Larksville Lattimer Laurel Run Mayfield Mehoopany Misericordia University Mocanaqua Mount Cobb Mountain Top Nanticoke Nescopeck New Columbus Nicholson Nuangola Pardeesville Penn Lake Park Pikes Creek Pittston Plymouth Pringle Shavertown Sheatown Shickshinny Silkworth Simpson Sugar Notch Swoyersville Taylor Throop Trucksville Tunkhannock Upper Exeter Vandling Wanamie Warrior Run West Falls West Hazleton West Nanticoke West Pittston Weston White Haven Wilkes Barre Wyoming Yatesville

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Scranton typically has 15+ dumpster rental companies competing across the region. Pricing tends to be more variable here than in smaller markets, with significant differences between the urban core and outer suburbs. Multiple companies usually serve any given suburb, so it pays to compare 3-5 quotes before booking. Weight allowances and overage rates vary widely between haulers.

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