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Dumps & landfills in Tennessee

Tennessee counties run the dumps: each county operates a landfill, transfer station or a network of staffed convenience centers, and most are for county residents only with proof of address. Fees vary by county, from free household drop-off in Knox County to per-ton gate rates at landfills. This page covers 363 listings; about 40 are confirmed against official county or city pages and the rest need a call to confirm hours and fees.

40 listed facilities

Access rules and prices vary by facility. Compare below, then check the official source before your trip.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

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State rules to know

Whole tires cannot go in a landfill

Whole, unshredded tires may not be landfilled in Tennessee. They must go to a permitted processor or a county waste tire collection site, and every county must provide at least one collection site for residents and businesses. Official rule ↗

Free statewide household hazardous waste collection events

The state runs mobile household hazardous waste collections each spring and fall, open to Tennessee households only. Businesses, farms and institutions are not accepted, and the schedule is posted by February (spring) and August (fall). Official rule ↗

Tennessee holds free mobile household hazardous waste events each spring and fall for households only; check the state schedule. Some counties also run year-round HHW drop-offs; confirm with your county.

Before you go

Can anyone use these facilities?

13 listed facilities are confirmed open to the public. Others may limit access by residency or customer type. Check the individual access rules.

How much does a dump run cost?

Compare the listed minimum charges and item fees. A missing price means call to confirm, and an accepted item may still carry the normal load fee.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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