Official drop-off rules in Chattanooga
Self-haul: Birchwood II C&D Landfill
Birchwood II C&D Landfill, 9327 Birchwood Pike, Harrison (next to the City landfill; 423-486-9427) says it is the only construction and demolition landfill in Hamilton County and accepts all forms of C&D, including roofing. Individuals pay by credit card and are weighed in and out. Its own site shows hours of 7:30am-3pm.
We did not find a published per-ton rate; call before you go.
Sources: City of Chattanooga: Landfill, Birchwood II C&D Landfill. Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.
Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Chattanooga?
For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.
Haul it yourself
Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites
- You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
- Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
- Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
Rent a dumpster
One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together
- Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
- Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
- Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.
Sites within 20 miles of Chattanooga
Sorted by straight-line distance from central Chattanooga. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.
Landfills & transfer stations (15)
City Waste, LLC
3105 Freeman Avenue
≈ 1.0 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37415Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Chattanooga Transfer Station, LLC
1387 Wisdom Street
≈ 1.1 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37406Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Wisdom Properties Transfer Station
1369 Wisdom Street
≈ 1.1 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37416Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
BFI Chattanooga Transfer Station
1018 East 38th Street
≈ 5.4 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37407(423) 867-4650 Directions EPA record
Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Global Envirotech, LLC
306 Workman Road
≈ 5.9 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37410Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Signal Mountain Transfer Station
714 Mississippi Avenue
≈ 6.9 mi from central Chattanooga
Signal Mountain, TN 37377Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Collegedale Transfer Facility
9743 Sandborn Drive
≈ 11.0 mi from central Chattanooga
Collegedale, TN 37363Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
CWS - Soddy Daisy Transfer
470 Rock Quarry Road
≈ 12.7 mi from central Chattanooga
Soddy Daisy, TN 37384Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
City of Chattanooga Landfill
9327 Birchwood Pike
≈ 13.1 mi from central Chattanooga Listed by City of Chattanooga
Harrison, TN 37341Operator (EPA LMOP): City of Chattanooga, TN
(423) 326-1566 Directions EPA record
Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Catoosa County Transfer Station
755 Shope Ridge Road
≈ 13.3 mi from central Chattanooga
Ringgold, GA 30773(706) 937-4564 Directions EPA record
Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division, via EPA DDRT, record dated December 1, 2024.
Walker Co - Marble Top Rd Site 2 Mswl
5120 N Marble Top Rd
≈ 17.0 mi from central Chattanooga
Chickamauga, GA 30707Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division, via EPA DDRT, record dated December 1, 2024.
Bradley County Class I Landfill
282 Natures Trail
≈ 17.1 mi from central Chattanooga
MC Donald, TN 37353Operator (EPA LMOP): Republic Services, Inc.
Source: Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program, via EPA DDRT, record dated July 27, 2025.
Whitfield Co Firestar Inc Bomedical Waste Transfer Station
535 Bonifacious Road
≈ 19.0 mi from central Chattanooga
Tunnel Hill, GA 30071Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division, via EPA DDRT, record dated December 1, 2024.
Dade County Transfer Station
598 Sunset Drive
≈ 19.9 mi from central Chattanooga
Trenton, GA 30752Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division, via EPA DDRT, record dated December 1, 2024.
Polk Brothers Roll-Off'S Inc.
3307B Chattanooga Road
≈ 19.9 mi from central Chattanooga
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division, via EPA DDRT, record dated December 1, 2024.
Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (3)
City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3925 N Hawthorne St
≈ 1.4 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37406Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Martin Recomp
623 Gadd Rd
≈ 5.3 mi from central Chattanooga
Hixson, TN 37343Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Town of Signal Mountain Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site
1111 Ridgeway Ave
≈ 6.6 mi from central Chattanooga
Signal Mountain, TN 37377Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Scrap metal & yard waste (6)
Earthscapes
3611 Amnicola Hwy
≈ 1.6 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37406Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Allied Metal Company - Chattanooga
3440 Lightfoot Mill Rd
≈ 1.6 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37406Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Sa Recycling - Chattanooga
980 W 19th St
≈ 4.6 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37408Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Metal Strategies LLC
2650 Sidney St
≈ 4.7 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37408Source: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, record dated June 1, 2020.
Gerdau Metals Recycling - Chattanooga
2912 S Market St
≈ 4.8 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37410Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Radius Recycling - Chattanooga
100 Workman Rd
≈ 6.0 mi from central Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37410Source: Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), via EPA DDRT, record dated August 26, 2025.
Map: dumps and drop-offs near Chattanooga
Interactive map of 24 sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What to do with special items
- How to get rid of an old mattressWhere to take an old mattress: free state recycling programs (CA, CT, OR, RI), city drop-off fees like $5-$25,…
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to recycle electronics, TVs and computersWhere to recycle electronics, TVs and computers: EPA steps (wipe data, remove batteries), manufacturer and…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
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Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
Chattanooga dump FAQ
Where is the closest dump to Chattanooga?
Measured from central Chattanooga, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is City Waste, LLC (Chattanooga), about 1.0 miles in a straight line. There are 15 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.
How much does the dump cost in Chattanooga?
We didn't find one published public rate for the area. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.
Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Chattanooga?
Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 1 C&D landfill, 0 C&D recyclers, 1 tire site, 1 electronics recycler and 2 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.
Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Chattanooga?
If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads.