Drop-off center
Athens Recycling Center
4.6 mi SE · Athens, TN
Landfill
Meadow Branch Landfill
Athens, McMinn County, TN · All sites in McMinn County
Meadow Branch Landfill is a landfill in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee, operated by Waste Connections. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1980, with closure projected for 2032.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in McMinn 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) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1980 |
| Projected closure | 2032 |
| Waste in place | 12,586,119 tons (2022) |
| Size | 64 acres |
| Owner | Waste Connections |
| Operator | Waste Connections |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
35.48447, -84.68338
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- Drop-off center
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- Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-St Clair
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- Drop-off center
Blythe Ferry Convenience Center
19 mi W · Dayton, TN
- Drop-off center
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19 mi NE · Sweetwater, TN
- Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-Morgantown
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Meadow Branch Landfill: questions
What does Meadow Branch Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Meadow Branch Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2032 for a landfill that opened in 1980 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
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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