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How to get rid of construction debris in Hamilton County

City of Chattanooga residents can take drywall (up to one truckload), lumber, landscape timbers, and vinyl to a refuse collection center, but not concrete, roofing, tile, or dirt. Hamilton County doesn’t post where other construction debris goes.

One of three places in Hamilton County that take construction debris. The rest are listed below.

Airport Road Refuse Collection Center

City of Chattanooga residents only. Bulky items, not household garbage.

Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday to Friday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

4276 Airport Road

Get directionsCall the center: 423-643-6311

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Source: City of Chattanooga: Refuse collection centers

Rules for construction debris

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
City of Chattanooga residents only. Bulky items, not household garbage.

Other places that take construction debris

Construction debris in other counties

Sources: City of Chattanooga: Refuse collection centers; City of Chattanooga: City Landfill

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