Southside Center

Southside Center on Ferry Road is the county waste spot most locals use for household cleanouts and yard debris. Neighbors drop off everything from old furniture to bags of grass clippings, and it’s the kind of place people go when the pickup truck is full. Expect a working, low-frills site rather than anything fancy.

There’s an entrance lane with a small booth and a scale area where vehicles pull up to check in; in Tennessee, these centers often have weight-based fees, so be ready for that. The site is mostly concrete and gravel ramps with large containers and drop-off points spread out, so slow down and watch for trucks and forklifts. Recycling bins tend to sit just off to one side while bulk items get tossed near larger roll-off containers. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, can back up at the gate; weekdays are usually quicker if needing to get in and out.