Dekalb County Landfill & Trash

Small county landfill on Nashville Highway that locals use for big cleanouts and construction junk. People from Smithville and nearby parts of DeKalb County bring household trash, bulky items, and contractor loads here. It’s the final place where trash gets buried, so expect a proper landfill setup rather than a drop-off center.

Drive past an entrance booth and you’ll likely stop on a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight, with different rates depending on whether it’s a residential or commercial load. The site is fairly open with rows of compacted refuse and heavy equipment working the piles; traffic tends to move slowly, especially on weekends. Pull up to the unloading area as directed by the attendant at the booth, then circle back to the scale to get weighed out. Recycling or special material drop-offs, if available, are usually off to one side rather than mixed in with the main mound.