Dumps NearbyConvenience centerVerified October 2026
City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road
City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Hamilton County, TN, listed under Chattanooga. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 30 other drop-off sites in Hamilton County.
| Address | 4276 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County, TN |
| Phone | (423) 643-6311 |
| Website | chattanooga.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm Sat: 9 am to 6 pm Sun: 1 pm to 5 pm Closed Mondays and on city holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Valid driver's license showing City of Chattanooga residency (recent electric, water or gas utility bill for new residents). Vehicle needs valid Hamilton County tags; commercial tags not allowed. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | household trash, brush, yard waste, concrete, roofing, batteries, electronics, paint, propane tanks, hazardous waste, liquids, cardboard, pallets |
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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other convenience centers nearby
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Recycling centerHours: Tue to Sat 8 am to 3 pmHousehold 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 Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road?
4276 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road?
City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household trash, brush, yard waste, concrete, roofing and batteries.
Can non-residents use City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid driver's license showing City of Chattanooga residency (recent electric, water or gas utility bill for new residents). Vehicle needs valid Hamilton County tags; commercial tags not allowed..
When is City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road open?
Tue-Fri: 10 am to 6 pm; Sat: 9 am to 6 pm; Sun: 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and on city holidays (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)..
What other convenience centers are near City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - Airport Road?
City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - North Access Road in Chattanooga (4.4 mi) and City of Chattanooga Refuse Collection Center - West 57th Street in Chattanooga (8.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Chattanooga?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 3.6 miles away.
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