You just finished a demolition, a foundation tearout, or a sidewalk replacement. Now you're staring at a truck full of broken concrete asking the same question every contractor in East Tennessee runs into sooner or later: where do I dump this stuff?

Fair question. Concrete is heavy, it's bulky, and not every facility wants it. If you're searching "where to dump concrete near me" from anywhere in Blount, Knox, or Loudon County, this post lays out the actual options.

Your Options for Concrete Disposal in East Tennessee

There are a handful of places you can take broken concrete around here. Each one comes with its own trade-offs on cost, convenience, and what they'll actually take.

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 - Takes concrete as part of C&D waste. Tipping fee runs about $60 per ton. That adds up fast on bigger jobs.
Knox County (Knoxville area) - Landfill options exist, but C&D fees are about the same and sometimes higher depending on the facility.
Loudon County - Same general setup. You're paying per-ton tipping fees that treat your concrete the same as any other waste.

The landfill works, but you're paying premium prices to bury a material that's 100 percent recyclable. Never made much sense to us.

Option 2: General C&D Recycling Facilities

A handful of general construction waste recyclers run in the region. Some take concrete along with wood, metal, drywall, and other materials. If you've got a mixed load, that's convenient. The downside is most of those operations aren't set up for concrete specifically, so pricing and acceptance standards are all over the place.

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

We're a dedicated concrete and asphalt recycling facility in Blount County - and we're the only one in East Tennessee. That's not a marketing claim. It's just the market right now.

What makes SMSG different from every other option above:

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 doesn't get buried. We crush it into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) that goes back into new construction work.
We specialize in this. Concrete recycling isn't a side business for us. It's what we do. That means faster unloading, cleaner operations, and a crew that knows how to handle your material.
Convenient Blount County location. Easy access for contractors working Maryville, Alcoa, Knoxville, Lenoir City, and the surrounding areas.

How Far Will You Drive to Save Money?

Every contractor weighs drive time against disposal cost - smart move. The way to think about it:

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

Even contractors out of Sevier and Monroe County make the trip on big loads. When you're 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.

Run a load through our savings calculator to see what you'd 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 concrete that isn't heavily mixed with dirt, wood, trash, drywall, or other non-concrete material. A little soil stuck to it or some embedded rebar is fine - that's normal demo material.

For the full rundown of what we take, read our complete drop-off guide.

Hours and Location

The practical details when you're searching "concrete dump near me":

Location: Blount County, TN (Maryville/Alcoa area). Address and map on our contact page.
Phone: (865) 999-0857
Hours: Standard business hours. Call or check the contact page before making the trip, especially around holidays.

No appointment needed for drop-offs. Show up during business hours, pull onto the scale, dump your load. Usually in and out in under 20 minutes.

What Happens to Your Concrete After Drop-Off?

Your load doesn't 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 a dozen other applications. Our materials page shows what's currently in stock.

Why Contractors Keep Coming Back

It's cheaper than the landfill, the process is fast (no 45-minute queue), and you can buy recycled aggregate for your next job while you're here. Drop off old concrete, pick up RCA. One stop.

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

Stop Overpaying to Bury Recyclable Material

You've got options for where to dump concrete in East Tennessee, but they're not all the same. The landfill charges top dollar to bury material that's perfectly recyclable. SMSG charges less and actually puts that material back to work.

If you're 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