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Landfill
Matlock Bend Landfill
Matlock Bend Landfill, 21712 Highway 72 N, Loudon, 37774, Tennessee
Matlock Bend Landfill on Highway 72 north of Loudon is where locals and haulers bring trash that needs burying. It’s a working landfill-used by everyday residents hauling yard waste or old furniture, and by larger trucks doing construction or commercial runs.
The site is big and practical, with heavy equipment and wide dirt/gravel roads rather than paved lots. There’s usually a scale at the entrance area and tipping fees are typically charged by weight, so plan for a weigh-in and a weigh-out. Traffic can stack up-trucks and pickups share the same lanes, and it’s not unusual to wait if several commercial loads are dropping off. Bring clothing that can handle mud and dust; the place looks rough, not like a neat recycling center.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home; loose debris slows everyone down and can get tracked onto the highway.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible-weekends and spring cleanup times are when lines grow long.
- Leave room in the truck or trailer for maneuvering; some drop areas are tight and backing up a long trailer takes patience.
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