You just finished a demolition, a foundation tearout, or a sidewalk replacement. Now you are staring at a truck full of broken concrete and asking the question every contractor in East Tennessee has asked at some point: "Where do I dump this stuff?"

It is a fair question. Concrete is heavy, it is bulky, and not every facility will take it. If you are searching for "where to dump concrete near me" from anywhere in the Blount, Knox, or Loudon County area, this guide breaks down your options so you can make the smartest choice for your wallet and your schedule.

Your Options for Concrete Disposal in East Tennessee

Let us walk through the main places you can take broken concrete in the greater East TN region. Each one has trade-offs in terms of cost, convenience, and what they will actually accept.

Option 1: County Landfills

Every county in East Tennessee operates a landfill or transfer station that accepts construction and demolition (C&D) debris, including concrete. Here are the basics:

Blount County Landfill — Accepts concrete as part of C&D waste. Current tipping fee is around $60 per ton. That adds up fast on bigger jobs.
Knox County (Knoxville area) — The Knoxville area has landfill options, but fees for C&D waste are comparable and sometimes higher depending on the facility.
Loudon County — Similar setup. You are paying per-ton tipping fees that treat your concrete the same as any other waste.

The landfill works, but you are paying premium prices to bury a material that is 100 percent recyclable. That never made much sense to us.

Option 2: General C&D Recycling Facilities

A handful of general construction waste recyclers operate in the region. Some will accept concrete along with wood, metal, drywall, and other materials. The upside is convenience if you have a mixed load. The downside is that most of these operations are not set up specifically for concrete processing, so their pricing and acceptance standards vary.

Option 3: Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel (The Best Option)

We are a dedicated concrete and asphalt recycling facility in Blount County — and we are the only one of our kind in all of East Tennessee. That is not a marketing claim. It is just the reality of the market right now.

Here is what makes SMSG different from every other option on this list:

Lower cost than the landfill. Our rates beat the $60/ton landfill fee. Check our pricing page for current numbers.
We actually recycle it. Your concrete does not get buried. We crush it into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) that gets used in new construction projects.
We specialize in this. Concrete recycling is not a side business for us. It is what we do. That means faster unloading, cleaner operations, and a team that knows exactly how to handle your material.
Convenient Blount County location. Easy access for contractors working in Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, Lenoir City, and the surrounding areas.

How Far Will You Drive to Save Money?

One thing contractors always weigh is drive time versus disposal cost. That is smart thinking. Here is how to frame it:

If you are working in Blount County (Maryville, Alcoa, Friendsville, Townsend), we are right in your backyard. In Knox County (Knoxville, Farragut, Powell), we are a short drive down Alcoa Highway or Pellissippi Parkway — most Knox County contractors say 20 to 30 minutes. In Loudon County (Lenoir City, Loudon, Greenback), head east on US-321 or take I-75 south.

Even contractors from Sevier and Monroe County make the trip for big loads. When you are saving $20 to $40 per ton, a 10-ton load puts a few hundred dollars back in your pocket. That covers the diesel and then some.

Use our savings calculator to see exactly what you would save on your next project.

What Kind of Concrete Can You Bring?

We accept clean concrete in all shapes and sizes:

Broken sidewalks and curbs
Foundation slabs and footings
Concrete block and CMU
Concrete with rebar (we pull the steel out during processing)
Concrete pipe and culvert sections
Precast concrete pieces

The key word is clean. That means the concrete should not be heavily mixed with dirt, wood, trash, drywall, or other non-concrete materials. A little attached soil or some embedded rebar is completely fine — that is normal for demolition material.

For the full breakdown of what flies and what does not, read our complete drop-off guide.

Hours and Location

We know that when you are searching "concrete dump near me," you need the practical details. Here they are:

Location: Blount County, TN (Maryville/Alcoa area). Check our contact page for the full address and a map.
Phone: (865) 999-0857
Hours: We are open during standard business hours. Give us a call or check the contact page to confirm hours before making the trip, especially around holidays.

No appointment is needed for drop-offs. Just show up during business hours, pull onto the scale, and dump your load. The whole process is usually done in under 20 minutes.

What Happens to Your Concrete After Drop-Off?

When you drop off concrete at SMSG, it does not sit in a pile forever. We sort it, crush it, and screen it into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) that goes right back into the construction supply chain. RCA gets used for road base, backfill, drainage stone, pipe bedding, and dozens of other applications. Check out our materials page to see what is currently in stock.

Why Contractors Keep Coming Back

The reasons are simple: it is cheaper than the landfill, the process is fast (no 45-minute queue), and you can buy recycled aggregate for your next job while you are here. Drop off old concrete, pick up RCA. One-stop shopping.

If you drop off concrete regularly, ask us about setting up a contractor account for volume pricing, net terms, and priority service.

Stop Overpaying to Bury Recyclable Material

The bottom line is this: you have options for where to dump concrete in East Tennessee, but not all options are created equal. The landfill charges you top dollar to bury material that is perfectly recyclable. SMSG charges you less and actually puts that material back to work.

If you are anywhere in Blount, Knox, Loudon, Sevier, or the surrounding counties, Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel is the smartest place to take your concrete.

Call us at (865) 999-0857 or visit our contact page to get started. Your wallet will thank you.

Where to Dump Concrete Near Me — Blount, Knox & Loudon County Options