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Dumpster Rental in Tennessee
Prime Dumpster runs dumpster rental in Tennessee across 35 cities, reaching from Memphis and Jackson through Nashville and Murfreesboro to Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities. We place containers for cleanouts, roof tear-offs, remodels and new construction, and we support commercial, industrial and federal projects too.
Your quote depends on a handful of local factors. The container size, the kind of debris, where the container sits and the landfill or transfer station that takes it all play a part.
Below, you'll find Tennessee price ranges, permit guidance, what landfills won't accept and details on disposal sites in different parts of the state.
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35
cities served in Tennessee
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
Tennessee Dumpster Rental Prices
The prices below reflect general ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other specifics before you book.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Price Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Debris weight; heavy materials like concrete reach limits quickly |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Debris mix; combined light and heavy materials affect disposal fees |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Landfill distance; out-of-county loads may carry higher tipping fees |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Debris volume; longer rental periods may apply for larger projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Project scope; commercial and demolition loads vary widely by material |
Prices shown are general ranges for estimation purposes. Your final quote will depend on many factors, which your Prime Dumpster Account Manager will explain after learning about your project needs during your free consultation.
What Factors Affect Your Dumpster Rental Price?
At its core, a rental is drop-off, a set number of days on your property and pickup. From there, a few project details decide where your price lands.
Container size comes first, then the type of material, the rental length and the location of the job. Roofing, tile and concrete weigh a lot for their size, and keeping the container past your rental period adds cost.
Tennessee cities and counties run their own landfills and transfer stations, and each sets its own tipping fees. Some charge different rates for residents and businesses, and some price tires well above ordinary waste.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Chattanooga City Landfill charges $40 per ton for garbage, with a $30.50 minimum. City residents can bring household garbage from their home for free in a pickup truck or smaller.
- Cheatham County's transfer station in Pegram charges $77 per ton for bulk items from county residents and $82 per ton for commercial waste. Tires cost $115 per ton.
The lesson is that business loads often pay more than household ones, and tires cost extra everywhere. A contractor job and a homeowner job in the same county can see different disposal charges.
Tipping fees are reviewed often, so confirm the current rate on the county or city page. Your account manager can tell you which site takes waste from your address and explain what goes into your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Tennessee?
Containers kept on private property, such as a driveway or a job site, usually don't need a permit. If yours needs to go on a street, alley or sidewalk, get approval from the agency that manages that right-of-way before delivery.
In Tennessee, the road owner decides which office handles it:
- On a state route, the Tennessee Department of Transportation controls the right-of-way. TDOT's Right of Way Division handles encroachments through its Utilities, Encroachments and Agreements office, which you can reach at 615-741-2108.
- On a city street, the city's own permit office decides. In Chattanooga, placing a dumpster or storage pod in the city right-of-way requires a work zone permit from the Transportation division of the Public Works Department. Jobs that need a traffic control plan require at least two weeks' notice, and the office's number is (423) 643-5950.
Other Tennessee cities, including Nashville and Knoxville, set their own right-of-way rules. If you're unsure which applies to your street, your account manager can find the correct contact before the container is scheduled.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Tennessee
Most household junk and job-site debris can go right in. What landfills refuse comes down to their permits, which follow rules from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Whole tires are banned from every landfill in Tennessee, and each county has to offer a collection site for them instead. It's also illegal to throw wet latex paint into a Tennessee landfill, though paint that has been dried out can be thrown away. Lithium batteries must stay out of both trash and recycling bins.
Hazardous waste and free liquids are not allowed at standard landfills anywhere in the country, and friable asbestos goes only to facilities approved for it.
Individual sites add their own limits. Cheatham County's Sam's Creek Road facility doesn't take brush or yard waste at all. At the Chattanooga City Landfill, construction and demolition debris goes to a separate private landfill next door.
If your project includes electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're not sure about, ask your account manager where it should go before filling the container.
Tennessee Landfill Disposal Sites
Tennessee counties and cities manage most disposal through their own landfills, transfer stations and convenience centers. The county your project is in decides which site gets the load.
The Chattanooga City Landfill is at 9327 Birchwood Pike in Harrison. It opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and accepts checks, cards and money orders but no cash.
Cheatham County Solid Waste runs its transfer station at 2791 Sam's Creek Road in Pegram. Its scales are open Tuesday through Saturday, and loads of more than 20 tires need an appointment.
Around Chattanooga, construction debris often goes to the privately run landfill that sits beside the city's site on Birchwood Pike.
TDEC permits Tennessee's landfills and transfer stations. When you book, your account manager confirms the site for your address and any material rules that apply there.
City Landfill
9327 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN
City of Chattanooga. Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Checks, cards and money orders only; no cash.
Sam's Creek Road Transfer, Convenience and Recycling Center
2791 Sam's Creek Rd, Pegram, TN 37143
Cheatham County. Scales open Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; cash or check only.
Cities We Serve in Tennessee
35
locations served across Tennessee
With just one call or text, our team coordinates the services you need through our network of vetted local hauling partners, saving you valuable time and resources. Whether you’re overseeing a construction project, handling commercial waste, managing government contracts, or organizing large-scale events, Prime Dumpster delivers the expertise and reliability you need to keep operations running smoothly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Tennessee?
A standard five-day rental in Tennessee usually costs $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster and $699–$899 for a 40-yard. Your total depends on the size you need, the type of debris and the county or city landfill that accepts it. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Tennessee?
Not from the state. A dumpster on your driveway or private lot usually needs none. On a public road, get approval from the road owner, which is TDOT for a state route or your city for a local street. Your account manager can help you track down the right office.
What can't go in a dumpster in Tennessee?
Whole tires, wet latex paint, lithium batteries, hazardous waste, liquids and friable asbestos stay out. Tennessee bans whole tires from every landfill, so even one tire tossed in with debris can cause problems at the gate.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one Tennessee county to the next?
Counties and cities set their own tipping fees. Chattanooga charges less per ton for garbage than Cheatham County charges for bulk waste, and Cheatham charges businesses more than residents. The site that takes your load shapes the price.
Can I put tires in a Tennessee dumpster?
No. Tennessee bans whole tires from landfills, and each county must provide a place to collect them. Sites like Cheatham County charge a separate per-ton tire rate. Set tires aside and ask your account manager where they should go before loading.
Does Tennessee charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Yes. Tennessee puts a state surcharge on each ton of solid waste disposed in landfills, and the money supports TDEC's Solid Waste Management Fund. It's collected through the landfill, so your account manager can explain how it affects your load.
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