Metropolitan Area · Rank #357

Cookeville

Tennessee · 0.1M residents · 0 haulers across 0 cities

The Cookeville metropolitan area covers roughly 110,000 residents in Tennessee, anchored by Cookeville and surrounding communities. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We are still building our hauler coverage for this metro. In the meantime, submit a quote request and we'll route it to qualified companies in your area.

Permit Rules for Cookeville

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Cookeville
TN · 0.1M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Cookeville PW Temporary Use Permit ROW (NO permit private); 200+ mi streets 11K+ HH garbage + 900+ commercial; Putnam Co HHW 2101 W Jackson 931-400-0622; Putnam Co Landfill 11089 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd Baxter 931-858-4071.
Portal
cookeville-tn.gov permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**City of Cookeville Public Works Temporary Use Permit** for ROW dumpster (NO permit on private property). **PW: 200+ miles streets, 11,000+ HH weekly curbside garbage + 900+ commercial**. **Putnam County Hazardous Waste 2101 West Jackson, Cookeville TN 38501** (931-400-0622) — accepts: flammable/corrosive/oxidizing/reactive, household cleaners/solvents, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, aerosols/paints, lawn/garden, pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs (8' max). **NOT acceptable**: latex paint, automotive batteries, antifreeze, used oil/filters, sharps, ammunition, explosives, radioactive. **Businesses Clean Harbors 615-643-3170**. **Putnam County Landfill 11089 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd, Baxter** (931-858-4071) M-Sat 8am-3:15pm. **NO out-of-county/double-axle/commercial at convenience centers**. Putnam County (county seat). **Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles** (Ohio Valley Conference) student housing turnover spike. **Cumberland Plateau + Burgess Falls SP + Center Hill Lake**. ~35,000 pop. **TDEC**.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Off-campus student housing.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Tennessee bans: Lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires (processed). TDEC. NO statewide e-waste ban. Limited bans.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cookeville-tn.gov, putnamcountytn.gov.
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What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Cookeville typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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