If you handle asphalt and paving projects in the Maryville TN area, you already know that disposal is one of those headaches that never seems to get easier. Whether you just tore out a driveway, milled a parking lot, or ripped up an old road section, you are left with a pile of broken asphalt that needs to go somewhere.

The good news? You do not have to haul it to the landfill. Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel accepts asphalt drop-offs right here in Blount County, and we can save you real money compared to landfill disposal. Here is everything you need to know about asphalt recycling, drop-off, and disposal options in Maryville and the surrounding area.

Why Asphalt Recycling Makes Sense for Paving Contractors

Asphalt is one of the most recyclable construction materials on the planet. The Asphalt Pavement Alliance estimates that over 99 percent of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) gets reused. That is not just an environmental talking point — it is a reflection of how valuable the material actually is.

When you bring your torn-out asphalt to SMSG instead of the landfill, a few things happen:

You save money on disposal fees. The Blount County landfill charges around $60 per ton for construction debris. Our rates are significantly lower. Check our pricing page for current drop-off rates.
The material gets a second life. We crush and process old asphalt into recycled aggregate products that go right back into new construction projects.
You keep usable material out of the landfill. Landfill space is not infinite. Every ton of asphalt we recycle is a ton that does not take up room in a landfill cell.

For paving contractors running multiple jobs per week, those per-ton savings add up fast. Run the numbers on your next project with our savings calculator.

What Asphalt Materials We Accept

We keep it simple. If it came off a road, driveway, or parking lot, we can probably take it. Here is what qualifies for drop-off at our yard:

Milled asphalt (RAP) — the grindings from road milling machines
Broken asphalt chunks — torn-out driveways, parking lots, sidewalks
Asphalt with embedded gravel or aggregate — totally fine, that is what it is made of
Asphalt with minor dirt contamination — a little dirt from the subgrade is expected

What we cannot accept is asphalt that is heavily mixed with other materials. If your load is half asphalt and half wood, trash, or soil, we will need you to separate it or take it elsewhere. For a complete rundown of accepted and rejected materials, check out our drop-off guide.

Recycled Asphalt Products We Sell

Recycled asphalt is not just something we take in — it is also something we sell. Crushed recycled asphalt (sometimes called "recycled asphalt millings" or RAP) is a popular material for a range of projects:

Driveway surfacing and resurfacing. Recycled asphalt millings compact down hard and create a smooth, durable surface at a fraction of the cost of new hot mix asphalt.
Parking lot base and patching. RAP makes an excellent base layer under new asphalt or a quick patch material for potholes and damaged areas.
Rural road surfacing. County roads, farm roads, and private access roads hold up well with a properly compacted layer of recycled asphalt.
Temporary construction access roads. Job sites need stable roads for equipment. RAP gives you a solid surface without the cost of virgin material.

We sell recycled asphalt by the ton. You can pick it up at our yard or, depending on the project, we may be able to arrange delivery. Visit our materials page for current availability and specifications.

Cost Comparison — SMSG vs the Landfill

Let us talk real numbers. Say you have a driveway tearout that produces 10 tons of broken asphalt. Here is how the costs stack up:

Landfill disposal:

Tipping fee: $60/ton x 10 tons = $600
Drive time to and from the landfill (often longer than you think)
Potential wait time in the landfill queue

SMSG drop-off:

Lower per-ton rate (see our pricing page for current rates)
Conveniently located in Blount County
Quick in-and-out unloading — we keep the line moving

On a single job, you might save a couple hundred dollars. Over the course of a year doing weekly paving projects? You are looking at thousands of dollars back in your pocket. That is money you can put toward equipment, crew, or just taking home more profit.

Serving Maryville, Alcoa, and All of East Tennessee

Our yard in Blount County puts us right in the middle of the Maryville and Alcoa area, but we serve paving contractors from all over East Tennessee — Knox County, Loudon County, Sevier County, and beyond. We are the only dedicated concrete and asphalt recycling facility in all of East Tennessee, so if you want a specialized recycler who actually processes the material rather than burying it, SMSG is your spot.

How Drop-Off Works

Bringing asphalt to our yard is straightforward:

Load up your truck or trailer. No special containers or packaging needed.
Drive to our Blount County location. We are easy to find — check our contact page for directions.
Pull onto the scale. We weigh you in so we can charge accurately by the ton.
Dump your load. Our team will direct you to the right spot in the yard.
Weigh out and pay. Quick and simple.

The whole process usually takes 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how busy we are. No appointments needed — just show up during business hours.

Setting Up a Contractor Account

If you are a paving contractor or construction company that drops off asphalt regularly, a contractor account with SMSG can save you even more time and money. Account holders get benefits like volume pricing, net payment terms, and priority unloading.

Setting up an account is easy. Read our contractor account setup guide or give us a call at (865) 999-0857 to get started.

The Bottom Line

If you are in the asphalt and paving business in the Maryville TN area, you have a better option than the landfill. Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel accepts asphalt drop-offs at rates well below landfill tipping fees, and we turn that material into useful recycled products that go right back into the construction cycle.

Stop paying $60 a ton to bury perfectly good material. Bring it to SMSG, save money, and keep your operation running lean.

Ready to drop off a load? Check our pricing, use our savings calculator, or call us at (865) 999-0857. We are here to help.

Asphalt and Paving Services in Maryville TN — Drop-Off, Recycling & Disposal