Most remodel and cleanout debris is fine to load. California's statewide rules and the county facilities decide what stays out.
CalRecycle, the state's recycling agency, publishes a list of waste banned from the trash. It covers every kind of battery, fluorescent tubes and LED lights, latex and oil-based paint, solvents, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and filters, and tires. It also names treated lumber, asbestos in older siding and flooring, propane tanks, mercury thermostats, and electronics like TVs, monitors, laptops, and microwaves.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos never belong in a standard dumpster. Contra Costa County sends most banned items to local household hazardous waste sites, and some can be recycled at the transfer stations.
Remodelers have one more rule to plan for. Antioch's construction and demolition recycling rule covers new buildings, demolition, and remodels larger than 120 square feet. On those jobs, the City wants proof that at least 65 percent of the debris was recycled, reused, or salvaged, and weight tickets serve as that proof.
If you're unsure about an item or the recycling rule, ask your account manager before you load.