Claiborne County Landfill

Claiborne County Landfill in New Tazewell is the county landfill where household and larger loads end up buried. Locals and businesses bring stuff here that won’t go to the curb or the convenience centers, and it’s the final disposal site for the area.

This type of landfill typically has a weigh scale at the entrance and charges tipping fees based on weight, with fee schedules set at the county level. Drive up to an entry booth or scalehouse to get weighed and directed; commercial loads are commonly accepted at county landfills, though exact limits vary. The site will look like the usual landfill layout - compacted cells, heavy equipment working the piles, and staging areas where attendants direct traffic. Weekends and spring cleanup tend to be busier, so expect some waiting during those times.