Maury & Williamson County Landfill and Transfer Station Disposal Protocols

# Maury & Williamson County Landfill and Transfer Station Disposal Protocols Sustainable waste management in Middle Tennessee relies on strict adherence to state and county disposal guidelines. When managing a large cleanout or demolition project in Spring Hill, Columbia, or Franklin, knowing what can and cannot go into your roll-off dumpster ensures smooth, compliant disposal without unexpected surcharge fees. --- ## 1. Permitted Materials in Forge Roll-Off Containers Our roll-offs are rated for heavy residential, commercial, and construction materials: * **General Construction Debris**: Drywall, framing lumber, plywood, trim, siding, plumbing pipes, electrical conduit, and fiberglass insulation. * **Home Remodel Tear-Outs**: Kitchen cabinets, granite/quartz countertops, porcelain sinks, bathtubs, ceramic tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring. * **Residential Furniture & Junk**: Sofas, mattresses, box springs, desks, dining tables, toys, exercise equipment, and boxed attic items. * **Roofing & Exterior Debris**: Asphalt shingles, roll roofing, cedar shakes, gutters, downspouts, and vinyl siding. * **Yard & Green Waste**: Branches, shrub clippings, logs, sod, mulch, and storm debris. --- ## 2. Prohibited & Regulated Hazardous Items Under Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) and county regulations, certain items **cannot** enter standard roll-off containers: | Category | Prohibited Items | Proper Alternative Disposal | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Hazardous Liquids** | Wet oil/latex paints, chemical stains, motor oil, solvents, gasoline | Maury or Williamson County Hazardous Waste Collection Days | | **Refrigerants** | Freon-containing refrigerators, freezers, AC units | Must have certified EPA Freon evacuation sticker | | **Automotive** | Vehicle tires, lead-acid car batteries, transmission fluids | Local automotive service centers & tire retailers | | **Pressurized Gas** | Propane tanks, oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers | Propane exchange stations & certified scrap recyclers | --- ## 3. Inert Heavy Debris Sorting Strategies For dense heavy materials like concrete, brick, stone, and dirt, Forge offers dedicated **10-Yard Heavy Material Containers**. Keeping these materials segregated from general junk allows us to deliver them directly to local aggregate crushers where they are repurposed into road base, reducing landfill dependency while lowering your project costs.