Putnam County Landfill
Construction debris, brush, tires off the rim. Waste from Putnam County only.
| Monday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- The state’s list of county tire sites puts the Putnam County Landfill at 11089 Cookeville Boatdock Rd., Cookeville, not Baxter.
- Unloading ends at 3:15 p.m.
11089 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd., Baxter, TN
What it takes
It’s the only place in Putnam County that takes tires, brush, and construction debris. The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility takes some paint and household hazardous waste. The Putnam County Transfer Station and Recycling Center takes electronics.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
Putnam County rules
- Putnam County’s sites take only waste generated in Putnam County.
- The landfill and the transfer station charge $50 a ton, and shingles $100 a ton (since Aug. 1, 2024). Dead animals are taken weekdays before 10 a.m. at $50 a ton.
- The landfill takes tires off the rim, construction and demolition waste (lumber, wallboard, bricks and blocks, wood and pallets, carpet and padding), personal residential shingles, brush, and residential waste. It doesn’t take furniture, mattresses, metal, paint, liquids, TVs, computers, or microwaves.
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