Waste Facility

Iris Glen Environmental Center

1705 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

800-963-4776

A no-frills county-style disposal site out on East Main that Johnson City residents use for household and yard cleanups. Small enough that it feels familiar after one trip, but busy enough on weekends that bringing patience helps.

Drive up to a small entrance booth where attendants usually check you in before directing traffic into lanes for drop-off. The site is a mix of concrete pads and open dirt areas with large containers and compactors set back from the driveway; pull up, stop at the booth, then follow the traffic flow to the appropriate drop point. Expect to maneuver a truck or trailer into place and walk short distances to toss items into roll-off bins or onto concrete bays. Weekends and spring cleanup times are noticeably busier, so lines can build and unloading takes longer than on a weekday.

Facility Information

Type Waste Facility
City Johnson City
State Tennessee

Before You Go

  • Secure loads with tarps and straps so loose debris doesn’t blow out while driving or at the drop point.
  • Separate anything recyclable or reusable in the vehicle before getting to the booth to save time during unloading.
  • Plan to avoid weekend mid-mornings if possible; arriving later in the afternoon or on a weekday usually means a quicker turnaround.