<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0xXVGq_0vZmYspN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0xXVGq_0vZmYspN00" width="980" height="444" ><figcaption>Slater</figcaption></figure><p>Dumpsters can be super handy for that fall clean out. They come in assorted sizes depending on how much you're purging. There are a bunch of rules to follow, however.</p><p>I have made some dumb dumpster mistakes in the past, so I realize this!</p><h2>Do You Need A Permit For A Dumpster In Massachusetts?</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Iiixe_0vZmYspN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Iiixe_0vZmYspN00" width="1250" height="937" ><figcaption>attachment-IMG_7137 (1)</figcaption></figure><p>There are no "all encompassing" laws in Massachusetts when it comes to dumpsters, but most cities or towns require a permit. Your city or town hall or fire department will have permit applications.</p><h2>Worcester, MA for example...</h2><p><b><i>Any dumpster 6 yards or more needs a permit</i></b> <i>in accordance with 527 CMR. A permit is not required for dumpsters that will be delivered and removed from a location on the same business day. Permit is valid for one (1) year from date of issue. Permanent dumpster permits are renewable annually.</i></p><h2>Explosion Risk For This Items In Dumpsters</h2><p>There are items that are never allowed in dumpsters even though people like to sneak them in.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2dbQIt_0vZmYspN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2dbQIt_0vZmYspN00" width="980" height="654" ><figcaption>attachment-attachment-dump1</figcaption></figure><p>If you think dumpster businesses don't check what you put in a dumpster, you're mistaken. They absolutely check and you will get charged a fine for whatever rule you break.</p><h2>Propane Tanks</h2><p>Massachusetts residents often think that these are harmless to chuck in the trash or a dumpster, that's not the case.</p><p>I got busted for this, so I know!</p><p><i>Propane tanks are made out of recyclable steel and copper. But due to the gas and pressure inside, these tanks</i> <b><i>cannot be recycled with your other curbside recycling or thrown in the garbage</i></b><i>.</i></p><p><i>If any gas is left in the tank, it could cause a fire or explosion. You should</i> <b><i>not open</i></b> <i>a tank to let the rest of the gas leak out because it’s highly flammable</i>. -<a href="https://mydisposal.com/dispose-propane-tank">mydisposal.com</a></p><p>You can always return propane tanks to where you purchased them.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=30bD8N_0vZmYspN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=30bD8N_0vZmYspN00" width="2048" height="1365" ><figcaption>attachment-attachment-dump2</figcaption></figure><h2>Items That Should Never Go In A Dumpster</h2><ul><li>Automobile tires</li><li>Medical waste (learn how to dispose of those here)</li><li>Paint cans (or any container with paint, paint thinner, or wood stain)</li><li>Car batteries and lithium batteries</li><li>Railroad ties</li><li>Propane tanks (please do not, this has been known to cause explosions)</li><li>Household cleaners</li><li>Refrigerators</li></ul><h2>LOOKS: Things you'd likely see in an awesomely '80s garage</h2><p>From scandalous bikini calendars to your dad's AMC Gremlin, '80s garages were a treasure trove of adventure, good fun, and sometimes downright danger.</p><h2>Counties with the highest unemployment in Massachusetts</h2><p><a href="https://www.stacker.com/massachusetts">Stacker</a> compiled a list of the counties with the highest unemployment in Massachusetts using data from the <a href="https://www.bls.gov/lau/">Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>. Counties are ranked by unemployment rate in December 2023.</p></div></body>

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Dumpsters can be super handy for that fall clean out. They come in assorted sizes depending on how much you're purging. There are a bunch of rules to follow, however. I have made some dumb dumpster mistakes in the past, so I realize this!. Do You Need A Permit For...