Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-Wolf Creek
6.5 mi N · Spring City, TN
Landfill
Rhea County Landfill
Dayton, Rhea County, TN · All sites in Rhea County
Rhea County Landfill is a landfill in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee, operated by Capital Waste Services. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1977, with closure projected for 2024.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash and scrap metal. It is one of 6 disposal sites we list in Rhea County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (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 | 1977 |
| Projected closure | 2024 |
| Waste in place | 6,546,770 tons (2022) |
| Size | 74.2 acres |
| Owner | Rhea County |
| Operator | Capital Waste Services |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
35.56521, -84.91132
- Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-Morgantown
8.1 mi SW · Dayton, TN
- Drop-off center
Blythe Ferry Convenience Center
11 mi SW · Dayton, TN
- Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-St Clair
13 mi NE · Spring City, TN
- Drop-off center
Rhea County Convenience Center-Grandview
13 mi N · Spring City, TN
- Landfill
Meadow Branch Landfill
14 mi SE · Athens, TN
- Drop-off center
Recycle Center
18 mi N · Lake Tansi, TN
- Drop-off center
Athens Recycling Center
18 mi SE · Athens, TN
Rhea County Landfill: questions
What does Rhea County Landfill accept?
Household trash and scrap metal, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Rhea County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2024 for a landfill that opened in 1977 (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 · record dated 2020-06-01
- 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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