Macon County Solid Waste

A county solid waste site serving Red Boiling Springs and nearby areas, this place handles general household trash and usually has spots for recycling and yard debris. Neighbors bring pickups, trailers, and the occasional carload when cleaning out a yard or garage. It's the sort of practical, no-frills spot people use for seasonal cleanups and regular disposal needs.

Drive up a short gravel or paved lane to a small entrance area where vehicles line up to be directed. Recycling containers and piles for yard material are typically off to one side, with larger roll-offs or compactors farther back; expect to pull up and back into the appropriate bay. The site looks utilitarian - concrete pads, metal containers, and a few signs marking where things go - and weekends, especially in spring, can get busy. Bring something to secure loose trash in a truck bed and be prepared to wait if several pickups are ahead of you.