Can you put pressure-treated wood and railroad ties in a dumpster?

Direct answer

Usually, with conditions. Pressure-treated lumber from a deck is normally accepted as C&D. Creosote-soaked railroad ties are a separate problem that many haulers refuse and some states regulate, so ask specifically rather than lumping them in as "wood". Confirm with your hauler before you load it, because a rejected load is billed to whoever rented the container.

General status
Usually, with conditions
Rule type
Varies by state
Category
Construction debris

Sources

  1. Primary source Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — US Environmental Protection Agency · last reviewed 2026-08-17