Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A neighborhood disposal site on Jackson Street in Newton that people bring household junk to. Locals swing by with anything from old furniture to small renovation debris. The place mainly sees residential traffic and short-haul deliveries from nearby businesses.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop for a moment; there is typically a scale nearby and loads are assessed by weight at most disposal sites in Massachusetts. The yard is open with piles and containers visible from the drive-trucks and pickups maneuver slowly, so follow posted directions and staff signals. Recycling and banned-item rules in Massachusetts mean loads are often sorted or inspected before acceptance, so expect to separate obvious recyclables and keep prohibited items out of the load.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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