The Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Sanitary Landfill is operated by the Alcoa Public Works Department. Kelly Hembree, Solid Waste Manager, and the other 17 employees operate the Landfill six days per week, serving the 120,000+ population of Blount County. The Landfill has been through a time of transformation of its operations, closing older out-of-date disposal areas and opening cells that are fully contained for the management of leachate and gasses. The Landfill is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The Landfill is closed for the New Years, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas holidays.

The Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Sanitary Landfill only accepts waste from residents and business entities within the Blount County area . Proof of residency / job location is required upon check-in at the landfill. 

Landfill Fees

As of July 1, 2024 the Landfill tipping fees are as follows:

• Minimum Tipping Fee (500 pounds or less): $15.00
• Tipping Fee (MSW/Construction/Demolition): $60 per ton for Class I and Demo 
• Special Waste: $65 per ton
• Mobile home trailers will be a minimum of $300 for 20 feet or less with an additional $15 per foot beyond 20 feet in length.
• Refrigerated appliances are$20 each.
• Mattresses $25 each for all sizes and box springs are $25 each for all sizes.  Quantities of 9 or more will be a minimum of $250 with a maximum of 10 per day per customer.

Landfill Permit Application 

Recycling Drop-Off Center

A recycling drop-off center is located at the Landfill. Materials accepted at the drop-off center include:

• Electronics/E-scrap
• Scrap Metal
• Used Tires

Recycling in Blount County Information

• Blount County Recycling

Want to Tour the Landfill?

Contact Kelly Hembree, Solid Waste Manager, at 865-995-2998 during weekday business hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.