Across the 6 Tennessee cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $580 for a week at the median. Chattanooga is the lowest at $550 and Collierville the highest at $695. Most cities require a public-works permit only when the container sits on the street.
Typical 7-day rental with base weight. Researched estimates, not quotes.
| City | 10-yd | 15-yd | 20-yd | 30-yd | 40-yd | Street permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Chattanooga Metro | $460 | $465 | $550 | $630 | $690 | No fee |
| Clarksville Clarksville Metro | $465 | $470 | $550 | $635 | $695 | Confirm with city |
| Cleveland Cleveland Metro (Chattanooga area) | $460 | $465 | $550 | $630 | $690 | Confirm with city |
| Collierville Memphis Metro | $585 | $590 | $695 | $800 | $875 | Confirm with city |
| Knoxville Knoxville Metro | $490 | $495 | $580 | $670 | $735 | Confirm with city |
| Maryville Knoxville Metro | $490 | $495 | $580 | $670 | $735 | Confirm with city |
Across the 6 Tennessee cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $580 for a 7-day rental at the median, with base weight included. City-by-city prices are in the table on this page.
Tennessee doesn't issue dumpster permits statewide; cities and counties do. On your own driveway you usually don't need one. On a street or sidewalk you usually do, from the city's public works or transportation department. Each city page links to its permit details.
Among the cities we cover, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland have the lowest typical 20-yard prices. Landfill fees and haul distance drive most of the difference.
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