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Small community disposal site out on Emery Road that locals use to drop off household and yard debris. Worth a stop if clearing out a truck or trailer and living in Murfreesboro or nearby neighborhoods. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than a tidy retail center.
Drive in to a gated entrance with an attendant booth and lanes for larger trucks and trailers; plan on pulling up to tell them what’s being unloaded. There’s a concrete pad and several large roll-off containers or pits visible from the drive; everything looks industrial rather than landscaped. Vehicles are often directed to one of a few dumping spots, and then back out past a scale or exit station before leaving. Weekends and spring cleanup times bring a steady line, so there’s sometimes a short wait to get to the drop-off area.
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Before You Go
- Load trucks and trailers so items can be tipped or lifted out quickly - loose debris is easier to drop than lots of tightly packed bags.
- Sort recyclables and bulky items ahead of time so trips to a bin or a different container go faster once on site.
- Bring straps or a tarp to secure the load for the drive there; traffic and wind can shift loose material on the road.
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