Dumpster Rental Planning in Powell
Powell, once called Powell Station, is an unincorporated community of about 13,800 people (2020 census) in north Knox County along the Emory Road corridor, just north of Knoxville. We deliver roll-off dumpsters throughout Powell; confirm the address and date when you call (865) 309-5305.
Because Powell is not a city, there is no municipal brush truck or bulky pickup. Households rely on private garbage haulers, the Knox County Powell Convenience Center, and fee-based facilities, which is why a dumpster is the usual answer for anything bigger than a few truck loads. Common Powell projects are roof tear-offs on 1980s to 2000s subdivision homes, basement finishes, estate cleanouts, and clearing out garages and outbuildings.
Shingle roofs are heavy: a typical tear-off can approach the 3-ton allowance on a 30-yard dumpster. Starting prices include 2 tons on the 10, 15, and 20-yard sizes and 3 tons on the 30-yard, with seven rental days. Weight over the allowance is $85 per ton and extra days are $15 each.
Common Dumpster Projects in Powell
- roof tear-offs
- estate and whole-house cleanouts
- basement finishing debris
- garage and outbuilding cleanouts
- landscaping and storm cleanup
Choose the Right Dumpster Size
Small cleanouts, single-room remodels, and bathroom tear-outs. About 3 pickup truck loads. Includes 2 tons and 7 days. 10-yard details.
Larger cleanouts, kitchen remodels, and flooring removal without the footprint of a 20-yard. Includes 2 tons and 7 days. 15-yard details.
Whole-room or multi-room renovations, deck removal, and most whole-home cleanouts. Includes 2 tons and 7 days. 20-yard details.
Roofing tear-offs, major renovations, estate cleanouts, and larger construction debris. Includes 3 tons and 7 days. 30-yard details.
Extra rental days are $15 per day and weight over the allowance is $85 per ton. Mattresses or box springs are $25 each, tires $20, and refrigerators, freezers, or AC units $50. Hazardous waste, paint, liquids, oil, batteries, propane tanks, and asbestos are not allowed. Concrete, dirt, brick, and shingle-only loads are quoted by phone.
Local Planning Notes for Powell
These notes summarize public information from local government and facility sources, last reviewed October 19, 2026. Rules, hours, and fees change, so confirm with the listed office before you book or haul.
Permits and right-of-way
Outside Knoxville city limits, roads are generally Knox County or state routes. Knox County Engineering & Public Works issues permits for work in the county right-of-way and says permits are reviewed within 30 days, so check with the department at 205 W. Baxter Ave, (865) 215-5800, before any part of a container, ramp, or truck sits in the road.
Building permits for remodels outside the city come from Knox County Code Administration, Suite 547, City County Building, 400 Main St, (865) 215-2325.
Emory Road (State Route 131) and Clinton Highway are state routes; work affecting a state highway needs TDOT approval, so keep the container on private property along those corridors.
Disposal and drop-off sites
The Powell Convenience Center, 7311 Morton View Ln, sits just east of the railroad tracks off West Beaver Creek Rd. Knox County lists convenience center hours as Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays. Centers are free for Knox County residents bringing their own household waste. Contractors, businesses, and people hauling from rental properties are sent to facilities that charge disposal fees. Knox County Solid Waste: (865) 215-5865.
Knox County's DIY demolition program accepts one 5' x 8' pickup load per day of homeowner remodeling debris such as drywall, doors, carpet, and windows. It does not take block, brick, dirt, gravel, sand, stone, or shingles.
Chestnut Ridge Landfill at 140 Fleenor Mill Rd in Heiskell, off Raccoon Valley Rd and I-75, is a short drive from Powell and accepts construction and demolition debris for a fee. The City of Knoxville Solid Waste Facility transfer station at 1033 Elm St takes garbage and construction or demolition debris at $70 per ton and loads with shingles at $80 per ton. It does not accept loads over 4 tons, limits rock, brick, concrete, or dirt to two wheelbarrows per trip, and takes cards only, no cash. Scale house: (865) 215-6700.
Brush and yard waste
Knox County convenience centers do not accept greenwaste such as limbs, brush, stumps, and leaves. The county points residents to fee-based private greenwaste facilities, landscapers, or burning with a permit from Knox County Air Quality Management (865) 215-5900. County guidance asks that brush piles stay under 10 by 10 by 10 feet and be cleared within six months.
Recycling and hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, and pool chemicals goes to the City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1033 Elm St, which serves both city and Knox County residents. Call (865) 215-6710 for hours. Paint, liquids, and batteries are not allowed in our dumpsters.
Scrap metal can go free to the Elm St transfer station or to CMC Recycling Knoxville, 2706 Mynderse Ave NW, (865) 867-7364. Pulling metal and clean concrete out of a mixed load helps you stay inside the weight allowance.
Local context
Powell sits between Knoxville, Clinton, and Oak Ridge, and many addresses use a Powell mailing address while being served by Knox County rather than a city. HOA covenants in newer subdivisions may limit how long a container can sit in a driveway, so check with your association.
Powell Permit and Disposal Questions
Plan Your Powell Rental
Compare published starting prices on the dumpster pricing page, then choose a size: 10-yard, 15-yard, 20-yard, or 30-yard. Read the dumpster permit guide before street placement. Nearby planning pages: Heiskell and Halls.