Transfer station
City of Newport Solid Waste Transfer Station
3.0 mi W · Newport, TN
Landfill
Cocke County Landfill
Newport, Cocke County, TN · All sites in Cocke County
Cocke County Landfill is a landfill in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee, operated by Cocke County.
It takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Cocke County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (423) 623-6498 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1985 |
| Waste in place | 379,459 tons |
| Owner | Cocke County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Cocke County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Cocke County Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 7 AM – 4 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (423) 623-6498 before hauling a load.
What does Cocke County Landfill accept?
Household trash. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated September 2024. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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