C&D recycler
Putnam County Landfill
4.8 mi NE · Baxter, TN
Takes C&D debris
LandfillListed as closed
Dekalb County Landfill
Smithville, DeKalb County, TN · All sites in DeKalb County
Dekalb County Landfill is a landfill in Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, operated by DeKalb County. Our sources list this facility as closed; it is kept here so people searching for it learn that before driving out.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in DeKalb County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1973 |
| Closed | 2000 |
| Waste in place | 302,668 tons |
| Owner | DeKalb County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Location and nearby sites
35.97194, -85.68722
- Transfer station
Dekalb County Transfer Station
6.2 mi W · Smithville, TN
- Landfill
White County Class I Landfill
8.0 mi SE · Sparta, TN
- Drop-off center
Burgess Falls Waste Collection Site
9.0 mi NE · Baxter, TN
- Transfer station
City of Sparta Transfer Station
13 mi E · Sparta, TN
- Transfer station
Putnam County Solid Waste Transfer Station
14 mi NE · Cookeville, TN
- Drop-off center
City of Cookeville Recycling Center
16 mi NE · Cookeville, TN
- Drop-off center
City of Cookeville Collection Station
16 mi NE · Cookeville, TN
Dekalb County Landfill: questions
What does Dekalb County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is Dekalb County Landfill closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2000 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
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 Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Tennesee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) Solid Waste Program) · record dated 2025-07-27
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 27, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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