Dumpster rental in
Tennessee.
166 dumpster rental companies across 55 cities in Tennessee, scored on 24,416 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $477 statewide, though city averages run from $264 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 61/100.
Tennessee Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Tennessee
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $200 | $380 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $264 | $477 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $304 | $564 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $360 | $672 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $352 in Knoxville and $492 in Hendersonville — a $140 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Tennessee haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Tennessee’s 166 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Tennessee markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 20 | 68 | 4.68 ★ | $396 |
| Chattanooga | 18 | 54 | 4.47 ★ | $404 |
| Knoxville | 17 | 71 | 4.8 ★ | $352 |
| Clarksville | 13 | 55 | 4.02 ★ | $466 |
| Murfreesboro | 13 | 55 | 4.31 ★ | $492 |
| Franklin | 9 | 69 | 4.98 ★ | $422 |
| Memphis | 9 | 58 | 4.86 ★ | $440 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 53 | 4.63 ★ | $466 |
| Arlington | 3 | 76 | 5 ★ | $492 |
| Madison | 3 | 52 | 5 ★ | $466 |
Tennessee dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Required | Not required | $50–$75 | 2–3 business days | Nashville Public Works |
| Memphis | Required | Not required | $30–$50 | 1–2 business days | Memphis Public Works |
| Chattanooga | Required | Not required | Free (traffic plan: $100) | 10–14 business days | Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT) |
Common questions about renting in Tennessee
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Tennessee?
Across 55 cities in Tennessee, a 20-yard roll-off averages $477, with city averages running from $264 to $616. A 10-yard averages $380. A 30-yard averages $564. A 40-yard averages $672.
Which city in Tennessee has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Tennessee cities we have pricing for, Knoxville is the cheapest at $352 average for a 20-yard, and Hendersonville is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $140 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Tennessee?
We track 166 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 55 cities in Tennessee, holding 24,416 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.66 stars and the median DCS Score is 61 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Tennessee?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 3 Tennessee cities we have permit rules for, 3 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 55 cities in Tennessee
Nashville
20 haulers
Chattanooga
18 haulers
Knoxville
17 haulers
Clarksville
13 haulers
Murfreesboro
13 haulers
Franklin
9 haulers
Memphis
9 haulers
Cleveland
5 haulers
Arlington
3 haulers
Madison
3 haulers
Smyrna
3 haulers
Bell Buckle
2 haulers
Christiana
2 haulers
Goodlettsville
2 haulers
Hixson
2 haulers
Lebanon
2 haulers
Maryville
2 haulers
Mt. Juliet
2 haulers
Pegram
2 haulers
Sevierville
2 haulers
Antioch
1 hauler
Belvidere
1 hauler
Berry Hill
1 hauler
Blountville
1 hauler
Brentwood
1 hauler
Chapel Hill
1 hauler
Collierville
1 hauler
Columbia
1 hauler
Dandridge
1 hauler
Denmark
1 hauler
Fayetteville
1 hauler
Friendsville
1 hauler
Gallatin
1 hauler
Greeneville
1 hauler
Heiskell
1 hauler
Hendersonville
1 hauler
Johnson City
1 hauler
Kodak
1 hauler
La Vergne
1 hauler
Lakeland
1 hauler
Lascassas
1 hauler
Lewisburg
1 hauler
Madisonville
1 hauler
Manchester
1 hauler
Mascot
1 hauler
McDonald
1 hauler
Ooltewah
1 hauler
Portland
1 hauler
Powell
1 hauler
Rogersville
1 hauler
South Pittsburg
1 hauler
Springfield
1 hauler
Townsend
1 hauler
Whites Creek
1 hauler
Woodbury
1 hauler