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Tennessee Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations

  • 152 listings
  • 50 dumps & landfills
  • 46 transfer stations
  • 1 hazardous waste
  • 55 recycling & drop-offs
  • 27 with posted hours

Dumpmapper has 152 listings in Tennessee, spread across 57 of its 95 counties. That includes 50 landfills, 46 transfer stations, 1 hazardous-waste drop-off, and 55 recycling centers.

The places with the most listings are Hamilton County (13), Knox County (9), Shelby County (9), Rutherford County (7), and Anderson County (6).

For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 1 battery, 3 hazardous waste, oil or bulb, and 1 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.

Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.

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Tennessee counties with listings 57

Counties with no listings yet 38

These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Bledsoe County · Cannon County · Carroll County · Chester County · Crockett County · DeKalb County · Decatur County · Fayette County · Giles County · Grundy County · Hancock County · Haywood County · Henderson County · Hickman County · Houston County · Humphreys County · Jackson County · Johnson County · Lake County · Lauderdale County · Lawrence County · Lewis County · Macon County · McNairy County · Meigs County · Monroe County · Moore County · Morgan County · Overton County · Pickett County · Polk County · Tipton County · Trousdale County · Union County · Van Buren County · Wayne County · Weakley County · Williamson County

Largest cities in Tennessee

The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.

Recycling & hazardous waste in Tennessee

Statewide, the map lists 58 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 1 battery drop-off, 3 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 1 electronics drop-off. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.

For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.

Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals

Tennessee dump FAQ

How many landfills are in Tennessee?

Dumpmapper lists 50 landfills in Tennessee, in 33 of its 95 counties, plus 46 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.

Where can I take household hazardous waste in Tennessee?

We list 3 places in Tennessee that take household hazardous waste, motor oil or fluorescent bulbs, including Carter County Recycling Center (Elizabethton), Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (Chattanooga), and Perry County Transfer Station (Linden). Many counties also hold collection days a few times a year instead of running a permanent site, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office too.

Do dumps in Tennessee charge a fee?

Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Tennessee data, 0 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 6 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.

Can I use a dump in Tennessee if I'm not a resident?

It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. In our data, 1 listing in Tennessee is tagged in OpenStreetMap as residents-only. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.

How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Tennessee?

27 of the 152 listings in Tennessee have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.

Which counties in Tennessee have the most dump and drop-off listings?

Hamilton County (13), Knox County (9), and Shelby County (9) have the most listings. 57 of Tennessee's 95 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.

Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Tennessee?

Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 1 battery drop-off in Tennessee. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.

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