Memphis, TN

Memphis Trommel Screen Rental

Screen it on-site. Skip the haul.

On-site trommel screening in Memphis: separate topsoil, compost, aggregate, and debris without trucking raw material off-site. Two sizes available: compact loader-fed for tight spaces and production-class for high-volume jobs.

< 24h
Quote turnaround
Compact + Production
Size options
50+
Years in the business
01 / Materials in Memphis

What Memphis contractors screen on-site.

01
Topsoil production

Screen raw excavated soil into clean, saleable topsoil. Remove rocks, roots, and debris to meet spec for landscaping and grading.

02
Compost finishing

Process finished compost into uniform particle sizes. Remove contaminants and oversized material before bagging or bulk sale.

03
Aggregate sizing

Separate gravel, crushed stone, and recycled concrete into specific gradations for base course, drainage, and fill applications.

04
Sand separation

Clean and size sand for construction, landscaping, and fill. Remove clay, silt, and organic matter to meet project specifications.

05
Construction debris

Recover reusable aggregate and soil from mixed demolition material. Reduce disposal volume and reclaim valuable fill on-site.

06
Mulch and woodchips

Screen ground wood into consistent chip sizes for landscaping, playground surfacing, and biomass. Remove fines and oversized pieces.

02 / The math

Stop paying to haul unscreened material.

Processing fees at screening facilities in Tennessee average $47.5 per cubic yard. Add trucking costs and wait times, and your margins shrink fast. An on-site trommel screen lets you process material where it sits: no loading, no hauling, no facility fees.

Material volume 500 cu. yds
Processing cost per yard $ 47.5 /yd
Miles to screening facility 25 mi
Truck capacity 12 cu. yds

Hauling cost based on $4.50/loaded mile, round-trip. Estimate only: your final quote uses real Memphis-area rates and your project specifics.

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The numbers

On-site screening vs. hauling: cost comparison for Memphis contractors.

On-site screening in Memphis eliminates the two most expensive line items on a material processing project: hauling raw material out and hauling processed material back. At $4.50/mile loaded and 25 miles to the nearest facility, a 500-yard job wastes $5,625+ on trucking alone.

A rental trommel screen processes material right where you excavated it. The screened topsoil, compost, or aggregate stays on-site for immediate use or sale. No double-handling, no facility wait times, no scheduling around someone else's production queue.

Memphis contractors who screen material regularly end up buying a trommel screen through our main site for better long-term economics.

What goes in the drum

What trommel screens process. Feed size matters.

Trommel screens handle a wide range of materials, but not everything. Oversized or wet material needs pre-processing before it hits the drum. Matching the right screen panel size to your material is what separates a productive day from a jammed one.

Screens well

  • Topsoil
  • Compost
  • Sand
  • Gravel / aggregate
  • Woodchips / mulch
  • Crushed concrete

These materials flow through a trommel drum cleanly when fed at the right rate. Match your screen panel aperture to the target particle size and let the drum do the work.

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Needs pre-processing

  • Oversized rock: crush first
  • Wet clay: dry first
  • Large stumps: grind first
  • Metal scrap: remove magnetically
  • Matted root balls: shred first
  • Household waste

Feeding these materials directly causes drum jams, screen blinding, and excess wear. Pre-process with a crusher, grinder, or magnet before screening.

Screen panel sizes matter. Panels are available in apertures from 1/4" to 4"+. The right size depends on what you are screening and what particle size you need. Tell us your material and target spec on the quote form and we will recommend the right panel configuration.
03 / Sizing

Two machines. Pick by job size.

We connect you with two trommel screen models in Memphis: one compact and loader-fed for tight sites, one production-class with its own engine for high-volume work. Not sure which fits? Tell us your project, we will size it.

CZ Screen MDS MIDI

Compact, loader-fed
  • PowerNo engine (loader-fed)
  • Drum4'x7'
  • Max shovel1.3 cu. yd
  • Transport10'-4"
  • FrameFoldable compact
  • Best forSmall jobs / tight sites
Fits if you have

A loader on-site, limited space, and smaller volumes: landscape jobs, residential lot prep, or compost finishing under 500 cubic yards. No engine means less noise, less fuel, and a 10-foot transport length that fits anywhere.

Quote an MDS MIDI
04 / How to rent

Three steps. One business day.

01
~ 2 min

Tell us what you need

Material type, volume, Memphis jobsite location, and rental duration. Quick form or call 770-433-2670.

02
< 24 hrs

Get your quote

Our team matches you with the right trommel and screen panel configuration, then provides a competitive quote within one business day.

03
Day 1

Equipment delivered

We coordinate delivery to your Memphis jobsite. Equipment arrives ready to screen. Pickup when you are done.

Memphis right now

Why Memphis screens more material than ever.

Contractors in Memphis screen topsoil near Downtown and process compost across Shelby County. Clean, sized material matters on every job, but buying a screener rarely makes sense for a single project. On-site screening eliminates the cost of hauling raw material to a processing facility and back.

We connect Memphis contractors with MDS M412 MIDI and TROM 512 trommel screens delivered to your jobsite. The compact MIDI handles residential landscaping and small commercial projects. The TROM 512 runs production-scale soil screening and compost processing across Shelby County. Both produce clean, graded material ready for immediate use.

Memphis's construction market in Shelby County is anchored by FedEx, the city's largest employer, whose logistics hub expansion drives industrial and warehouse construction. The Union Row mixed-use development and Memphis Medical District growth are reshaping the downtown core. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's campus expansion represents one of the largest institutional construction projects in the region.

Contractors working across Memphis's Downtown, Midtown, and Cooper-Young areas need reliable equipment access. Having a trommel screen delivered to your jobsite saves the round-trip haul to the nearest disposal facility every day you are on the job.

Memphis's nearest material processing facility is Memphis Recycling Center. A trommel screen on your jobsite eliminates the haul to that facility and back. Screened material stays where you need it.

Hot summers, mild winters. New Madrid seismic zone affects building codes. Mississippi River flooding risk.

Memphis's active construction market drives demand for soil processing, material screening, and site preparation. Current and recent projects include:

  • FedEx World Hub expansion at Memphis International Airport, the world's busiest cargo airport, with industrial construction and runway improvements.
  • Union Row mixed-use development spanning 29 acres in downtown Memphis, requiring phased demolition and construction.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital campus expansion, a multi-billion-dollar institutional construction project in the Medical District.

Equipment rental demand in Memphis is driven by contractors supporting FedEx, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and International Paper, along with general construction and demolition companies serving Shelby County. The city's Mississippi River alluvial deposits: deep sandy loam and clay makes screening equipment valuable for processing excavated material into reusable fill. Healthcare facility construction, road and infrastructure improvements, and commercial development all contribute to steady demand for crushing and screening equipment.

Hauling raw material to Memphis Recycling Center for screening costs $4.50+ per loaded mile round-trip, plus processing fees at the facility. On a 1,000-yard screening job with a 25-mile haul each way, trucking alone runs $3,000-$5,000 before the facility even charges for processing.

A trommel screen on your Memphis jobsite eliminates the haul entirely. The screened material stays where you need it. No truck trips, no facility fees, no project delays waiting for processed material to come back.

Seasonal screening demand
Mar - Jun
Peak landscaping season

Topsoil and compost demand surges as residential and commercial projects kick off.

Year-round
Construction screening

Tennessee's mild climate keeps aggregate and soil screening running twelve months.

Sep - Nov
Storm cleanup

Post-storm debris recovery generates heavy screening demand for soil and material reclamation.

05 / Delivery

Delivered to your Memphis jobsite.

Memphis sits at the intersection of I-40, I-55, and I-240, giving it direct interstate access from three directions. The city's position on the Mississippi River and its role as America's distribution center mean equipment delivery infrastructure is excellent. The typical delivery radius covers western Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi within a two-hour drive.

75 mi
Standard delivery radius
Trailer / Lowboy
Transport options
06 / Frequently asked

Trommel screen rental FAQ: Memphis.

Trommel screen rental pricing in Memphis depends on drum size, throughput capacity, and rental duration. The MDS M412 MIDI handles smaller jobs. The TROM 512 runs full production. Contact us at 770-433-2670 for a quote based on your Shelby County project.

Throughput varies widely by material, moisture, and mesh size. The MDS M412 MIDI is a compact loader-fed unit suited for moderate volumes. The TROM 512 is the production machine with a 68 HP Cat engine, 5'x12' dual-drive drum, and 3.2 cu. yd hopper. Actual throughput depends on screen size, material moisture, and feed consistency. Drier material screens faster. Contact us with your volume target and we will estimate production rate.

A trommel screen is a type of soil screener that uses a rotating drum. When contractors search for a 'soil screener rental' in Memphis, they usually mean a trommel screen. Other options include shaker screens and vibratory screeners. Trommels are the most common rental choice for topsoil, compost, and aggregate work.

Yes. We coordinate delivery and pickup to jobsites throughout Memphis, Shelby County, and surrounding areas. The MIDI ships on a standard trailer. The TROM 512 requires a lowboy. Most Memphis-area deliveries happen within 24-48 hours of quote approval.

If you screen material occasionally or have a single project, renting saves capital. If you screen daily or run a topsoil or compost operation, purchasing delivers better ROI. GrinderCrusherScreen.com sells new Screen USA and CAMS USA trommel screens and brokers quality used units.

The MDS M412 MIDI is compact and trailer-mounted. It handles residential and light commercial screening. The TROM 512 is a larger production unit with higher throughput and a bigger drum. Choose the MIDI for jobs under 500 yards. Choose the 512 for large-scale operations.

Yes. If you prefer not to operate the equipment, we connect you with screening contractors who bring their own trommel to your Shelby County site and process your material. Call 770-433-2670 to discuss contracted screening options in Memphis.

On-site services

Need On-Site Screening? We'll Connect You.

Not looking to rent equipment yourself? We connect contractors, developers, and material producers with qualified operators who perform on-site screening using production-grade trommel screens. Tell us about your project and we'll match you with a provider in Memphis.

  • Licensed operators with trommel experience
  • Equipment, fuel, and labor handled by the provider
  • Screened material stays on-site ready to use
  • One point of contact through GCS
Get Matched with a Screening Contractor

Renting doesn't fit your operation?

GrinderCrusherScreen.com sells trommel screens, including the TROM 512 from our own Screen USA line, and brokers quality used units across North America. Helping contractors find equipment since 1973.

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