LandfillVerified October 2026

City of Chattanooga Landfill

City of Chattanooga Landfill is a landfill in Harrison, TN, in Hamilton County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 30 other drop-off sites in Hamilton County. In 2022 it accepted roughly 27,386 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	9327 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN 37341 Directions
County	Hamilton County, TN
Phone	(423) 643-6311
Website	chattanooga.gov
Hours	Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm Closed on national, religious and cultural holidays listed by the city.
Fees	Garbage $40 per ton Garbage minimum $30.50 Non-city residents, up to 15 bags $2 per bag Special waste (permit required) $40 per ton, $95 minimum Free for City of Chattanooga residents' household garbage from their primary residence, in nothing larger than a pickup truck. Non-city residents pay $2 per bag for up to 15 bags; beyond that tipping fees apply with a $30.50 minimum.
Who can use it	Open to non-residents
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items
Not accepted	construction debris, furniture, appliances, scrap metal, batteries, flammable liquids, gas tanks
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	card, check, money order
Operator	City of Chattanooga (publicly owned)
Opened	1995

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: chattanooga.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Hamilton County

City of Chattanooga residents may use the city's refuse collection centers up to 12 times per calendar year, with a limit of 8 bags per visit and loads no bigger than a standard truck bed. Trucks larger than a standard pickup, dump bodies and tandem-axle trailers are not allowed, and contractors, businesses and landlords may not use the centers. Source
All truck loads at the Chattanooga city landfill must be tarped; uncovered material is not accepted. Source

Before you go

Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other landfills nearby

Bradley County Class I Landfill Landfill

282 Natures Trail, Cleveland · 7.1 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsTires
Rhea County Class I Landfill Landfill

207 Sanitary Drive, Dayton · 27 mi
Rhea County Landfill Landfill

250 Landfill Rd, Dayton · 27 mi · (423) 570-8920

Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
Meadow Branch Landfill Landfill

233 County Road 166, Athens · 30 mi · (423) 745-6396
McMinn County Landfill Landfill

391 Cr - 750, Athens · 31 mi

Household trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Recycling center

4063 North Hawthorne Street, East Chattanooga · 12 mi

Hours: Tue to Sat 8 am to 3 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

4063 North Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga · 12 mi · (423) 643-6311

Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Hamilton County

All 31 drop-off sites in Hamilton County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Tennessee

Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Chattanooga Landfill?

9327 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN 37341.

What can I drop off at City of Chattanooga Landfill?

City of Chattanooga Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: construction debris, furniture, appliances, scrap metal, batteries and flammable liquids.

Can non-residents use City of Chattanooga Landfill?

Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.

How much does it cost to dump at City of Chattanooga Landfill?

Garbage: $40 per ton; Garbage minimum: $30.50; Non-city residents, up to 15 bags: $2 per bag; Special waste (permit required): $40 per ton, $95 minimum. Free for City of Chattanooga residents' household garbage from their primary residence, in nothing larger than a pickup truck. Non-city residents pay $2 per bag for up to 15 bags; beyond that tipping fees apply with a $30.50 minimum.. Source checked October 2026.

When is City of Chattanooga Landfill open?

Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm. Closed on national, religious and cultural holidays listed by the city..

What other landfills are near City of Chattanooga Landfill?

Bradley County Class I Landfill in Cleveland (7.1 mi), Rhea County Class I Landfill in Dayton (27 mi) and Rhea County Landfill in Dayton (27 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Harrison?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, about 12 miles away.

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