Waste Disposal in Hamilton County, TN

27 facilities across 7 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.8

CMC Recycling

Chattanooga, TN · 128 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerBottle & can redemption center

4.4

Gerdau Metals Recycling - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · 95 reviews

Scrap MetalScrap metal dealerJunk dealer

3.8

Refuse Collection Center

Chattanooga, TN · 74 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

4.5

City Of Chattanooga Recycle Center

Chattanooga, TN · 51 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.8

SA Recycling

Chattanooga, TN · 50 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Refuse Collection Center

Chattanooga, TN · 48 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.7

City Waste LLC

Chattanooga, TN · 42 reviews

LandfillWaste management serviceGarbage dump

4.2

Red Bank Recycling Center

Red Bank, TN · 41 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Birchwood Landfill

Harrison, TN · 40 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.8

City of Chattanooga Recycle Center

Chattanooga, TN · 34 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.8

City of Chattanooga Recycle Center

Chattanooga, TN · 32 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.2

Wood Recycling Center for City of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN · 31 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.8

Middle Valley Recycling Center

Hixson, TN · 31 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.4

Sequoyah Recycling Center

Soddy-Daisy, TN · 30 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.5

Refuse Collection Center

Chattanooga, TN · 28 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.0

Standifer Gap Recycling Center

Chattanooga, TN · 25 reviews

Recycling CenterCounty government officeRecycling center

4.8

Chattanooga Converter Core

Chattanooga, TN · 24 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.3

City of Chattanooga Recycle Center

Chattanooga, TN · 19 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.4

Collegedale-Ooltewah Recycling Center

Collegedale, TN · 18 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.0

WestRock Recycling

Chattanooga, TN · 16 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Chattanooga, TN · 14 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalCity government office

4.6

Highway 58 Recycling Center

Harrison, TN · 14 reviews

Recycling CenterCounty government officeRecycling center

3.6

Iron Recycling

Chattanooga, TN · 14 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

2.9

Clean Harbors Environmental Services

Chattanooga, TN · 11 reviews

Recycling CenterWaste management serviceRecycling center

4.6

Signal Mountain Recycle

Signal Mountain, TN · 10 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.9

Hixson Recycling

Hixson, TN · 9 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.6

Birchwood II C & D Landfill

Harrison, TN · 5 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpDebris removal service

About Waste Disposal in Hamilton County

Hamilton County in Tennessee has 27 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 7 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is CMC Recycling in Chattanooga, rated 4.8 stars from 128 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Hamilton County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Hamilton County, Tennessee?

There are 27 waste disposal facilities across 7 cities in Hamilton County, Tennessee, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Hamilton County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Hamilton County?

The top facility in Hamilton County is CMC Recycling in Chattanooga with a 4.8-star rating from 128 Google reviews.

Cities in Hamilton County

Chattanooga18 facilities Collegedale1 facility Harrison3 facilities Hixson2 facilities Red Bank1 facility Signal Mountain1 facility Soddy-Daisy1 facility

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