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Solid Waste Facility
El Bethel Solid Waste
Unnamed Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160
El Bethel Solid Waste sits off Unnamed Road in Shelbyville and handles general solid waste for residents and small haulers. Folks drop off household trash, yard debris and often recycling or green-waste services may be available. It feels like the town dump - practical and no-frills.
Expect a simple entrance lane where vehicles slow to sort through an entrance point - many of these sites have a booth or scale where vehicles pause. The lot is an open working yard with piles, roll-off containers and room for trucks to back in; pull up close and be ready to hop out to move items. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so there can be a wait. Overall the place looks utilitarian: gravel or paved drives, heavy equipment around, and areas for dropping different types of material.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and secure loose loads with a tarp or straps so leaves and junk don’t blow out while driving and unloading.
- Bring gloves and something to lift with - heavy or awkward items are easier managed with a helper or a basic hand truck.
- Avoid peak times if possible; early mornings on weekdays usually move quicker than weekend afternoons.
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