The Jackson metropolitan area covers roughly 180,000 residents in Tennessee, anchored by Jackson 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 Jackson
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Authority
City of Jackson Public Works Department / Health & Sanitation Department (731-425-8545).
Portal
cityofjackson.net permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**ROW Permit Public Works/Health & Sanitation** (731-425-8545, H&S@jacksontn.gov). **Public Works Division houses 311 Call Center, Health & Sanitation, Stormwater Operations, Street Department, Traffic Signs/Signalizations/Street Lighting**. **Twice weekly curbside garbage** (Mon/Thu or Tue/Fri). Carts at curb by 7am. **Garbage fees included on monthly Jackson Energy Authority utility bill**. **WM Dumpster Service** for businesses (charges invoiced by City). **12 Bulk pickups/calendar year (Bulk Waste OR Bulk Yard Waste)** for residents 1-2 family units. **Bulk Waste: items >50 lbs OR >90-96 gal**. **Bulk Yard Waste: tree trimmings/branches ≤8ft long, ≤12" diameter**. **Max load 5'H x 8'L x 5'W**. NO mixing waste types. **NO contractor-generated waste** (must haul own to landfill). **Hand pile ≤3'x5'x3' or 10 bags <50 lbs**. **Loose leaf pickup Nov-March** by Groundskeeping. **NO outdoor burning**. **Hardship application** for non-curb pickup. **Apartments/condos 2+ family units OR 8+ trailer units**: landlord must provide dumpsters. **Jackson Madison County Landfill**. Madison County (county seat). 70mi E of Memphis. **Jackson State Community College + Union University + Lane College**. **TN Supreme Court West TN courthouse**. TDEC. NOT Jackson MS, MI, WY.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Special rules
Older housing common.
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
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against jacksontn.gov Public Works + Health & Sanitation FAQs.
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Cities in the Jackson metro
25 cities ·
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Alamo
Beech Bluff
Bells
Bradford
Dyer
Enville
Friendship
Gadsden
Gibson
Henderson
Humboldt
Jacks Creek
Jackson
Kenton
Maury City
Medina
Medon
Mercer
Milan
Milledgeville
Pinson
Rutherford
Three Way
Trenton
Yorkville
What to expect in this metro
Smaller metros like Jackson 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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