Landfill
Lakeway Sanitation & Recycling Class I
6.0 mi E · Morristown, TN
Landfill
Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill
Morristown, Hamblen County, TN · All sites in Hamblen County
Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill is a landfill in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee, operated by Hamblen County-Morristown Solid Waste System. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1976, with closure projected for 2024.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 2 disposal sites we list in Hamblen County.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (423) 581-8784 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1976 |
| Projected closure | 2024 |
| Waste in place | 998,639 tons (2022) |
| Size | 28.2 acres |
| Owner | Hamblen County-Morristown Solid Waste System |
| Operator | Hamblen County-Morristown Solid Waste System |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
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Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM; Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:45 AM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (423) 581-8784 before hauling a load.
What does Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Morristown-Hamblen County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2024 for a landfill that opened in 1976 (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
- OpenStreetMap way/900528206 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated July 27, 2025. 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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