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Landfill
Bradley County Landfill
Bradley County Landfill, 282 Natures Trail, McDonald, 37353, Tennessee
Bradley County Landfill is the county landfill out on Natures Trail in McDonald (282 Natures Trail). Locals and commercial haulers use it when stuff needs to be buried rather than recycled. It’s a working, large-scale landfill with heavy trucks and machinery moving around.
Drive in slowly; there’s usually a scale and an entrance point where vehicles stop before heading to the tipping area. Landfills like this typically charge tipping fees based on weight, so expect a weigh-in and possibly a weigh-out. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at county landfills, though they often have different fee structures than residential drops. The site looks like big dirt roads and open cells, with trucks lining up when it’s busy.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure the load with tarps and straps-loose stuff blows out and makes unloading slower and messier.
- Load the truck so heavy or bulky items are easy to reach and drop first; it speeds the process and keeps traffic moving.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; expect longer lines during spring clean-up and holiday windows when everyone is clearing out.
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