Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →
Alcoa Maryville City Landfill is the final place garbage gets buried for this part of Blount County. Locals and small haulers drop residential bags and commercial loads here; it’s a working landfill rather than a transfer station or recycling center.
There’s a scale at the entrance so vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight or load type, not a flat free-for-all. Pull up to the entrance booth/scale area first, get weighed, then drive into the tipping area where larger compacted cells and mounded cover dirt are visible. The site feels large and industrial - dirt roads, roll-off areas, and piles of compacted material - and commercial trucks are handled alongside smaller pickups. Expect to stop on the way out to cross the scale again so the fee can be calculated.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover loose loads with a tarp or net; wind can scatter things on the access roads and that adds extra cleanup time.
- Bring a vehicle that can back up comfortably - some of the drop points are best accessed in reverse for a clean unload.
- Avoid the busiest weekend times if possible; spring cleanup and holiday weekends often mean longer lines at the scale and booths.
Explore More
Disposal Guides
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.
Electronics Recycling: Where to Take Old TVs, Computers, and Phones
E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
Read more →
Hazardous Waste Collection Days: What They Take and How to Prepare
Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
Read more →