# Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-104: Unlawful methods of disposal

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-104
- **Heading:** Unlawful methods of disposal
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 68 / Chapter 211 / Section 68-211-104

## Text

It is unlawful to: (1) Place or deposit any solid waste into the waters of the state except in a manner approved by the department or the Tennessee board of water quality, oil and gas; (2) Burn solid wastes except in a manner and under conditions prescribed by the department and the Tennessee air pollution control board; (3) Construct, alter, or operate a solid waste processing or disposal facility or site in violation of the rules, regulations, or orders of the commissioner or in such a manner as to create a public nuisance; or (4) Transport, process or dispose of solid waste in violation of this chapter, the rules and regulations established under this chapter or in violation of the orders of the commissioner or board. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 548,s 3, eff. 5/26/2021. Acts 1969, ch. 295, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 164, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 53-4304, 68-31-104; Acts 1996, ch. 846, §§ 1, 2.
It is unlawful to:
(1) Place or deposit any solid waste into the waters of the state except in a manner approved by the department or the Tennessee board of water quality, oil and gas;
(2) Burn solid wastes except in a manner and under conditions prescribed by the department and the Tennessee air pollution control board;
(3) Construct, alter, or operate a solid waste processing or disposal facility or site in violation of the rules, regulations, or orders of the commissioner or in such a manner as to create a public nuisance; or
(4) Transport, process or dispose of solid waste in violation of this chapter, the rules and regulations established under this chapter or in violation of the orders of the commissioner or board.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 548,s 3, eff. 5/26/2021.
Acts 1969, ch. 295, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 164, § 4; T.C.A., §§ 53-4304, 68-31-104; Acts 1996, ch. 846, §§ 1, 2.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-102 Public policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-103 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-104 Unlawful methods of disposal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-105 Supervision over construction of disposal facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-106 Registration - Variances, waivers, and exemptions - Permits-by-rule - Public notice - Denial of permit - Liability or obligation for cleanup or remediation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-107 Supervision of operation - Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-108 Delegation of duties to local health officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-109 Federal grants to counties and municipalities - Review and approval](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-110 Disposal on own land](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-111 Underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board - Members and terms - Vacancies - Termination due to vacancy - Notice of hearings - Public comment - Rules and regulations - Meetings - Compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-112 Orders for correction - Preliminary conference with alleged violator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-113 Review of correction order or plan disapproval - Hearing - Appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-114 Criminal penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-114.md)

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