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Waste Facility
Monroe County Waste Management Tellico Plains Station
487 Bank St, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Small county-run disposal site in Tellico Plains for residents bringing household trash and cleanups. Locals use it for regular loads and for clearing out yard waste or junk that won’t fit at the curb.
Drive in on Bank Street and pull up to a small entrance booth where attendants typically check the load. A scale is usually part of the entrance/exit flow, so be prepared to stop twice if traffic is light. The site looks like a fenced lot with roll-off containers and drop-off bays, and recycling bins are commonly placed near the driveway or to the right of the main area. Weekends and spring cleanup days get the longest lines, while weekday mornings are usually quieter.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose items and tarp loads so nothing blows out while waiting in line.
- Have a form of ID or proof of residency handy in case it’s requested at the booth.
- Avoid peak times like weekend late mornings; early weekday trips cut waiting time.
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