Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
South Shelby Landfill
South Shelby Landfill is a landfill in Memphis, TN, in Shelby County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. Shelby County has 22 sites in our directory, including this one. EPA records show it took in about 983,787 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 5494 Malone Rd, Memphis, TN 38119 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County, TN |
| Phone | (901) 794-8071 |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste |
| Operator | Republic Services, Inc. (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1981 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: memphistn.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Shelby County
- City of Memphis Solid Waste Fee customers can take up to one truckload of non-hazardous waste per month to a landfill (North Shelby Landfill, 7111 Old Millington Rd, Millington; South Shelby Landfill, 5494 Malone Rd, Memphis). Landfill hours and fees are not stated by the city. Source
- City Solid Waste Convenience Centers are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; bring your latest MLGW bill and photo ID. Source
- Curbside bulk item and tree limb pickup happens twice per month on a schedule based on address (Memphis). Tree limbs must be under 5 feet long and 13 inches in diameter and kept separate from furniture and mattresses. Source
Before you go
- Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Other landfills nearby
- Quad County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Crittenden County Landfill Landfill
- Tunica County Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Hazardous waste drop-off
More in Shelby County
All 22 drop-off sites in Shelby County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Shelby Landfill?
5494 Malone Rd, Memphis, TN 38119. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at South Shelby Landfill?
South Shelby Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: hazardous waste.
Is South Shelby Landfill open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other landfills are near South Shelby Landfill?
Quad County Landfill in Byhalia (15 mi), Crittenden County Landfill in West Memphis (21 mi) and North Shelby Landfill in Millington (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Memphis?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is DeSoto County Environmental Services, about 8.7 miles away.
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