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Waste Facility
Maury County Collection Center
1406 Fountain Heights Rd, Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-9827Small county collection center off Fountain Heights Road used by Columbia and nearby residents to drop off household and yard rubbish. The site feels like a working place more than a public park - trucks and trailers are common and visits are usually quick if the line isn’t long.
Pull up to an entrance area with an attended booth or kiosk where vehicles pause; many centers ask drivers to stop at that point before entering the drop-off lanes. The property is a mix of open bays and large roll-off containers, with heavy equipment and piles of material visible beyond the first gate. Weekends and spring cleanup times bring a steady line of cars and pickups, so plan for some waiting if it’s not midweek.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Separate loads before getting to the site - put metal, brush, and household items in different sections of the truck to speed unloading.
- Bring tarps or straps for loose loads; wind can scatter debris on the drive and makes unloading messier if things aren’t secured.
- Aim for a weekday morning if possible; weekend and seasonal rushes back up quickly and add a lot of time to a short trip.
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