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[Goodwin]

So I have some goblins and elves in cages, I have designated an area as a dump zone and dug a 1x1 hole. I have selected them for dumping, but my dwarves (even ones without jobs, and with hauling and cleaning labors enabled) dont do anything?

[Urist Imiknorris]

One of a few things could be wrong:

Your dwarves can't path to either the cages or the garbage dump.
Following from the last one, you designated the garbage dump on top of the hole you dug. The zone needs to contain a tile that dwarves can walk on, and they'll throw it into a hole next to the zone if there is one, regardless of whether the hole's part of the zone or not.
The cages are outside, and your orders forbid gathering refuse outside. (in which case, follow the limed letters)

[Tharwen]

I'm pretty sure you need to designate the square next to the hole as the dump site, not the hole itself. I usually just designate both to be sure.

Also, check your burrows. That's often a cause for pathing trouble.

[Barnox]

If you want to just throw the creature in, without the cage, designate it as a pit with the i menu, then use P to select the creatures you want thrown in.