At Tri County Trash, we’re more than just a dumpster rental service — we’re committed to keeping Wilmington and our surrounding communities clean, sustainable, and landfill-light. While most people know they can recycle cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, there are a ton of lesser-known items that don’t belong in the trash either — and we can help you recycle them.
Here are six surprising items you can recycle when you rent a dumpster with us:
1. 🪨 Concrete & Brick
Whether you're demolishing a patio or tearing out a foundation, don't just toss those broken blocks. Concrete and masonry materials can be crushed and reused in new construction projects — from road base to landscaping gravel.
✅ We accept: clean chunks of concrete, bricks, and cinder blocks (free of rebar or heavy dirt buildup).
2. 🛠️ Sheetrock (Drywall)
Got leftovers from a remodel? Sheetrock can be recycled into new drywall or used in soil amendment for agriculture. Instead of letting it rot in a landfill, let us handle the pickup and recycling for you.
✅ We accept: clean, non-contaminated drywall scraps.
3. 🌿 Vegetative Debris
If you're cleaning up your yard or doing landscaping work, don't bag it all up for landfill. Tree branches, leaves, and brush can be mulched, composted, or turned into biofuel.
✅ We accept: leaves, limbs, grass clippings, brush, and small tree stumps (no dirt or trash mixed in).
4. 🧱 Shingles & Roofing Material
Tearing off an old roof? Asphalt shingles can be recycled into pavement or patching material. Instead of dumping roofing waste, we’ll make sure it gets a second life.
✅ We accept: asphalt shingles, felt paper, and roofing nails — just keep trash and wood to a minimum.
5. 🧯 Scrap Metal
You might be surprised by how many household or construction items contain recyclable metal. From old bed frames to appliance shells, we’ll make sure they don’t go to waste.
✅ We accept: iron, steel, aluminum, copper, and tin — clean and separated when possible.
🪵 6. Untreated Wood
Lumber scraps from construction or demo jobs can often be recycled into wood chips, mulch, or composite materials — reducing the amount of raw wood harvested and helping close the loop.
🌎 Why This Matters
Every item you divert from the landfill helps protect our coastlines, reduce pollution, and conserve natural resources. Recycling isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the smart thing to do for future generations.
🟢 Ready to Rent a Dumpster and Recycle Responsibly?
Whether you’re tackling a home remodel, a landscaping project, or a major cleanout, we’ll make sure your waste is sorted, hauled, and handled the right way. With same-day service and a commitment to sustainability, Tri County Trash has your back.
