Solid Waste Facility

Smith County Solid Waste Convenience Centers

11 Thompson Ln, Carthage, TN 37030

(615) 735-2294
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Smith County Solid Waste Convenience Centers in Carthage is the county-run spot locals use for household trash, yard clippings, and common recyclables. Neighbors swing by with pickup loads, small trailers, or bags from around the house. Expect a practical, no-frills county facility rather than a commercial drop-off center.

Drive up to a small entrance area with a booth or attendant where vehicles queue before pulling into the main lot. The site layout is open with large roll-off bins or compactors and a few concrete pads for unloading different piles. Recycling containers are typically grouped off to one side and bulky items have a separate place to set them down. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up so lines and slow unloading are common.

Facility Information

Type Solid Waste Facility
City Carthage
State Tennessee
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Before You Go

  • Go early in the morning on weekends to avoid long lines and the worst of the traffic through the lot.
  • Sort materials at home-separate recyclables, yard waste, and bulk items-so unloading goes faster and fewer trips around the site are needed.
  • Bring gloves, a tarp, and basic tools for securing or breaking down items; moving heavy or awkward stuff is easier when prepared.

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