Knoxville Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

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Knox County Solid Waste at $70–$80/ton MSW. Convenience centers supplement the primary landfill system.

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Costs

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South Knoxville (Brown Gap Road)

$72–$78/ton typical range Primary county landfill with truck scales and commercial accounts. Scale house processes payments. Arrive before 3:30pm weekdays to avoid delays. Best access for larger trucks. Monthly accounts available with NET 30 terms for established operators. Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7am-12pm $25 minimum load MSW C&D Bulky items Yard waste

$72–$78/ton typical rangeSouth Knoxville (Brown Gap Road)

North Knoxville (Dutchtown Road)

Knox County Dutchtown Transfer Station

$70–$75/ton Transfer station with sorting capabilities. Metals separated on-site. Electronics accepted at no charge. Faster processing than main landfill. Good option for mixed loads with recyclables. Staff helps identify valuable materials. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-2pm $30 minimum MSW C&D Metals Electronics

$70–$75/tonNorth Knoxville (Dutchtown Road)

West Knox County (Hardin Valley)

Waste Management Chestnut Ridge Landfill

Call for quotes — typically $65–$85/ton Private landfill accepting commercial waste. Negotiate volume discounts for regular haulers. Faster turnaround than county facilities. Accepts some industrial waste types. Requires commercial waste hauler account setup. Credit terms available. Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-12pm Account dependent MSW C&D Industrial waste

Call for quotes — typically $65–$85/tonWest Knox County (Hardin Valley)

East Knoxville (Cherry Street)

Tennessee Valley Materials

$35–$45/ton clean materials Specialty C&D processor. Clean materials only — no mixed debris. Produces recycled aggregate. Significant savings vs landfill disposal. Quick turnaround for concrete-heavy loads. Reject contaminated loads. Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-12pm 1 ton minimum Clean concrete Asphalt Brick Block

$35–$45/ton clean materialsEast Knoxville (Cherry Street)

Central Knoxville (Magnolia Avenue)

Knox Metals & Recycling

Market rates — steel $0.10–$0.15/lb, aluminum $0.42/lb Full-service scrap yard with truck scale. Handles refrigerant removal for appliances. Pays competitive market rates. Separate materials for best pricing. Cash or check payment same day. Good relationships with junk removal operators. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm 50 lbs Ferrous metals Non-ferrous metals Appliances Auto parts

Market rates — steel $0.10–$0.15/lb, aluminum $0.42/lbCentral Knoxville (Magnolia Avenue)

Multiple Knoxville locations

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Free donation with tax receipt Two locations in Knoxville accept donations. Items must be in good condition. Free pickup available for large items. Tax receipts provided. Call ahead for large loads. Saves disposal costs on quality items. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm No minimum Furniture Appliances (working) Building materials Home goods

Free donation with tax receiptMultiple Knoxville locations

Rules

Restrictions and paperwork

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Restrictions

Tennessee requires no state-level waste hauler licensing for junk removal operations under 10,000 lbs GVW. Knox County prohibits electronics disposal in landfills — certified recycling required for TVs, computers, monitors. Refrigerated appliances must have refrigerant professionally removed before disposal or face $50+ surcharges. Liquid paint, chemicals, and hazmat materials prohibited at all facilities — route to county collection events only.

Documentation

Commercial haulers need business license and liability insurance to establish accounts at county facilities. EPA refrigerant removal certification required for appliance disposal — $25-$35 fee if not pre-removed. Load manifests recommended for mixed C&D loads to expedite processing and avoid contamination issues.

Local quirks

Knoxville disposal at $70–$80/ton is 25% above SE average ($56.27/ton) — every pound of diversion saves $0.035–$0.040. Knox County convenience centers restrict commercial access — established haulers use main landfill and transfer stations. University of Tennessee area generates high electronics volume — partner with campus recycling for steady stream.

Savings

Cost-saving playbook

Track dump fees per job in ScaleYourJunk — Knoxville's $70–$80/ton rates require precise cost tracking to protect margins. Log facility-specific costs, disposal weights, and diversion revenue to optimize routing decisions.

Sorting

Separate all metals before disposal — steel at $0.10–$0.15/lb beats $70+/ton disposal costs by $65–$75/ton Route reusable furniture and appliances to Habitat ReStore for free disposal — saves $70–$80/ton vs landfill Extract copper wiring from appliances and electronics — adds $5–$15 revenue per major appliance Sort clean concrete and masonry for Tennessee Valley Materials at $35–$45/ton vs $70+/ton at landfill Bundle working electronics for free recycling vs paying disposal fees — saves $15–$35 per TV/monitor

Timing

Arrive at county facilities before 3:30pm weekdays to avoid end-of-day delays and overtime charges Schedule Tuesday-Thursday dump runs for fastest processing — Mondays busiest, Fridays backed up Use Saturday morning hours (7am-12pm) for smaller loads to avoid weekday commercial traffic Knox Metals processes payments fastest 8am-11am before afternoon rush — saves 15-20 minutes per trip

Routing

Combine metal-heavy loads with Dutchtown Transfer Station trips for on-site metal separation Route concrete/masonry loads to Tennessee Valley Materials first, then MSW to county facilities Plan Habitat ReStore donations during weekday morning hours for fastest drop-off processing Use Knox County Central Landfill for large MSW loads, Dutchtown Transfer for mixed recyclable loads

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Knox County facilities charge $70–$80/ton for MSW disposal, above the SE regional average. Tennessee Valley Materials offers the lowest rates at $35–$45/ton for clean concrete and masonry. Scrap metal brings revenue of $0.10–$0.45/lb depending on material type.

Tennessee requires no state waste hauler license for junk removal operations under 10,000 lbs GVW. Knox County requires business licensing and liability insurance for commercial facility accounts. Standard business licenses apply for local operations.

Knox County Central Landfill operates Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat 7am-12pm. Dutchtown Transfer Station runs Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-2pm. Private facilities vary — WM Chestnut Ridge runs Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-12pm.

Knox County facilities accept C&D at $65–$75/ton. Tennessee Valley Materials takes clean concrete, brick, and masonry at $35–$45/ton. Mixed C&D with contamination pays full MSW rates at county facilities.

Knox County's $70–$80/ton MSW rates are 25% above the SE regional average of $56.27/ton. This makes Knoxville one of the higher-cost disposal markets in Tennessee, requiring aggressive sorting and diversion to maintain margins.

Knox County prohibits electronics in landfills. Dutchtown Transfer Station accepts electronics free. East Tennessee Electronics Recycling charges $0.15–$0.35/lb for CRT items. Working electronics qualify for free disposal at various locations.

Yes, but refrigerated appliances need professional refrigerant removal first or face $25–$35 surcharges. Knox Metals accepts appliances for scrap value. Non-refrigerated appliances (washers, dryers) go to regular disposal at ton rates.

Knox County prohibits liquid paint, chemicals, hazmat materials, medical waste, and electronics in landfills. Refrigerated appliances need refrigerant removal. Tires accepted with per-tire fees. Route prohibited items to specialized processors or collection events.

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Knoxville Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Use the guidance with your local numbers.

Typical disposal costs

MSW

C&D

Scrap Metal

Electronics

Surcharges

Facilities and transfer stations

Knox County Central Landfill

Knox County Dutchtown Transfer Station

Waste Management Chestnut Ridge Landfill

Tennessee Valley Materials

Knox Metals & Recycling

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Restrictions and paperwork

Restrictions

Documentation

Local quirks

Cost-saving playbook

Sorting

Timing

Routing

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