# Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-110: Disposal on own land

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C211_S68-211-110

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-211-110
- **Heading:** Disposal on own land
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 68 / Chapter 211 / Section 68-211-110

## Text

This part does not apply to any private, natural person disposing waste generated in such natural person's own household upon land owned by such natural person; provided, that such disposal does not create a public nuisance or a hazard to the public health; however, further provided, that after January 1, 2005, this section shall not exempt a private natural person from this part if that person deposits such household waste in a sinkhole. Acts 1969, ch. 295, § 10; 1980, ch. 662, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 53-4310, 68-31-110; Acts 2004, ch. 848, § 1.
This part does not apply to any private, natural person disposing waste generated in such natural person's own household upon land owned by such natural person; provided, that such disposal does not create a public nuisance or a hazard to the public health; however, further provided, that after January 1, 2005, this section shall not exempt a private natural person from this part if that person deposits such household waste in a sinkhole.
Acts 1969, ch. 295, § 10; 1980, ch. 662, § 3; T.C.A., §§ 53-4310, 68-31-110; Acts 2004, ch. 848, § 1.

## 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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