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Meadow Branch Landfill
Meadow Branch Landfill is a landfill in McMinn County, TN, listed under Athens. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. McMinn County has 4 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 874,726 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 233 County Road 166, Athens, TN 37303 Directions |
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| County | McMinn County, TN |
| Phone | (423) 745-6396 |
| Hours | No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Waste Connections, Inc. (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1980 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (July 2025). Not yet checked by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other landfills nearby
- McMinn County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Rhea County Class I Landfill Landfill
- Rhea County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Loudon County Landfill Landfill
- Bradley County Class I Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
More in McMinn County
All 4 drop-off sites in McMinn County · Tires · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Meadow Branch Landfill?
233 County Road 166, Athens, TN 37303. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Meadow Branch Landfill?
Meadow Branch Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Meadow Branch Landfill open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other landfills are near Meadow Branch Landfill?
McMinn County Landfill in Athens (8.7 mi), Rhea County Class I Landfill in Dayton (14 mi) and Rhea County Landfill in Dayton (14 mi).
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