The Metro Nashville department page for building permits, inspections and property standards.
The Metro Codes department handles building permits, inspections and property standards. Projects that involve demolition, structural work or major renovations in Nashville often need permits, and the department is where those questions are answered. A dumpster is a practical part of any project that needs permits, because debris from demolition and construction has to go somewhere.
We are a private company and are not part of Metro government. We help you plan container size, placement and schedule around your project, and we encourage you to confirm permit and inspection requirements with the department. Officials decide what applies to your property, and we are glad to adjust deliveries around inspection dates.
Visit the official Metro Codes website
Handles permits and inspections.
Explains when approvals are needed.
Covers cleanliness and safety topics.
Helps projects stay on track.
Free to read online.
Useful early in a renovation.
Tenant Build-Out DumpstersTenant build-out dumpsters for retail, office and restaurant spaces, with sizes and scheduling that respect landlord rules and…Explore 
Apartment Renovation DumpstersMultifamily and apartment renovation dumpsters for unit upgrades, common-area work and full-building updates, with multiple containers and staged…Explore 
Hardscape Removal DumpstersPool removal and hardscape dumpsters for broken decking, pavers, retaining walls and old pool demolition, with low-side containers…Explore 
Retail and Restaurant DumpstersRetail and restaurant remodel dumpsters for old fixtures, counters, shelving, ceilings and flooring, scheduled around opening hours and…Explore 
Municipal Project DumpstersMunicipal and utility project dumpsters for road work, park cleanups, water line projects and public building updates, with…Explore 
Street Placement and PermitsStreet placement and permit help for dumpsters that cannot fit on the property, with guidance on cones, spacing…Explore 
Permit and HOA HelpPermit and HOA help for dumpsters that sit on streets, in shared spaces or in neighborhoods with rules…Explore Plan your driveway, size a job or ballpark a budget.
Dumpster Placement StudioDraw your driveway, pick a container size and see a top-down plan with truck clearance, plywood and overhead checks, then send the plan to us.Try it 
Dumpster Size CalculatorPick your project and its size to see the roll-off size that usually fits, with truck-load estimates and notes on weight and space.Try it 
Dumpster Rental Budget PlannerPick a container size, rental period and extras like swaps, permits help and heavy material to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it Street placement and some projects need approval. Confirm with the right office.
Yes. Tell us the dates and we will plan deliveries and pickups around them.
No. We are a private company and are not part of Metro government. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
ResourceNational Waste & Recycling AssociationA trade association for the private waste and recycling industry that shares news, safety resources and information about…Learn more ResourceSolid Waste Association of North AmericaA professional association for people who work in solid waste management that offers training, technical resources and events.Learn more ResourceConstruction & Demolition Recycling AssociationAn association that promotes recycling of construction and demolition materials and shares information about the industry.Learn more ResourceNational Demolition AssociationA trade association for demolition contractors that shares safety, training and industry information.Learn more Call us and describe your project. We will recommend a size, check the spot and give you a clear written quote.
