Nashville Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Middle Tennessee disposal from $65–$75/ton. County-operated facilities and private landfills compete. TN has no state hauler license requirement.
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Nashville dump fees range $65–$75/ton for MSW at both Metro and private facilities. C&D runs $58–$70/ton at recycling centers. Most facilities don't publish rates — call for commercial pricing. Volume accounts over 50 tons monthly typically get $3–$5/ton discounts.
WM Hickman County offers competitive rates around $65–$70/ton for commercial accounts, about 45 minutes southwest. Green Earth Composting charges $38–$48/ton for yard waste. Music City Scrap pays for metals rather than charging dump fees.
Tennessee requires no state waste hauler license for standard junk removal. You need business licensing, insurance, and commercial vehicle registration. Trucks over 10,000 GVWR may need DOT numbers. Metro Nashville may require local permits for commercial waste collection.
Nashville C&D Recycling Center takes sorted materials at $35–$55/ton. Metro Nashville and private landfills accept mixed C&D at MSW rates ($65–$75/ton). Clean concrete goes to specialized processors for $35–$45/ton. Remove metals first to avoid contamination fees.
Metro Nashville: Mon-Fri 6:30am-4:30pm, Sat 7am-3pm. WM Hickman: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-12pm. Republic Cheatham: Mon-Fri 7am-4:30pm, Sat 7:30am-2pm. Most facilities closed Sundays. Call ahead during holidays or severe weather.
A typical 3-ton junk removal truck load costs $195–$225 at Nashville MSW facilities ($65–$75/ton). Minimum charges run $85–$95 for partial loads. Add $15–$85 for specialty items like appliances or tires. Sorted C&D or yard waste can reduce costs to $105–$225 per load.
Yes, Green Earth Composting accepts yard waste at $38–$48/ton. Metro Nashville seasonal brush collection takes commercial loads at $38–$42/ton. Remove all plastic bags and non-organic debris or face contamination fees and MSW rates.
Tire disposal runs $5–$15 per passenger tire, $25–$35 for truck tires at Nashville facilities. Some operators partner with tire shops for free pickup. Music City Scrap accepts tires with monthly commercial accounts. Budget $10–$20 per tire for disposal planning.
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