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How to get rid of construction debris in Putnam County

Take it to the Putnam County Landfill. Cost: $50 per ton; shingles $100 per ton.

Putnam County Landfill

Construction debris, brush, tires off the rim. Waste from Putnam County only.

Hours
Monday to Saturday8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • 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

Get directionsCall the center: 931-858-4071

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Putnam County: Solid Waste and Recycling; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for construction debris

Fee
$50 per ton; shingles $100 per ton
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Construction debris, brush, tires off the rim. Waste from Putnam County only.

Construction debris in other counties

Source: Putnam County: Solid Waste and Recycling

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