If you're a contractor working in Loudon County, this might change how you handle concrete disposal: Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel in Maryville is probably closer to your job site than wherever you're currently hauling demo concrete.

A lot of Loudon County contractors default to heading north toward Knoxville for disposal, assuming that's where the nearest options are. But our concrete recycling yard in Maryville sits just east of Loudon County - and for most spots in Loudon, Lenoir City, and the surrounding area, we're a shorter drive, a lower cost, and a faster turnaround than anything you'll find heading toward Knox County.

The Drive Time Math

Real distances:

Lenoir City to SMSG: about 20 minutes via US-321 East. Straightforward route, minimal traffic.
Loudon (town) to SMSG: about 25 to 30 minutes via US-321 or US-11.
Tellico Village area to SMSG: roughly 25 minutes.
Philadelphia / Greenback area to SMSG: 15 to 20 minutes - practically next door.

Compare that to driving into Knoxville. From Lenoir City to most disposal facilities in the Knoxville area, you're looking at 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and exactly where you're headed. During morning or afternoon rush, tack on another 10 to 15 minutes. And once you get there, you're dealing with Knox County disposal rates that won't do your budget any favors.

The math is simple: shorter drive + lower rates = more money in your pocket and more hours on the job site.

What We Offer Loudon County Contractors

Concrete Drop-Off and Recycling

We accept clean concrete for recycling - slabs, sidewalks, driveways, foundations, block, CMU, curbing, and concrete with rebar. No appointment needed, no minimum load, no commercial account required. Show up, dump, pay, and go.

Our disposal rates undercut the landfill significantly. The Blount County landfill charges $60 per ton for concrete. Knoxville-area disposal isn't much better. Our rates are built for contractors who are hauling concrete regularly and need costs that make sense. Current numbers are on our pricing page.

For a quick estimate on your specific load, use our cost calculator. It takes about 30 seconds and gives you a solid ballpark.

Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) Sales

Need base material, fill, or drainage stone for a project in Loudon County? We sell recycled concrete aggregate in multiple sizes, and our prices beat virgin crushed stone.

RCA works for:

Driveway and road base
Parking lot sub-base
French drains and drainage applications
Fill and grading material
Construction access roads
Equipment pad foundations

A lot of our Loudon County customers combine trips - drop off demo concrete, pick up a load of RCA. Two transactions, one visit, one drive. That's efficient.

Check our materials page for current product availability.

Loudon County's Construction Activity

Loudon County isn't slowing down. Residential development keeps going throughout Lenoir City and the surrounding areas. Tellico Village keeps expanding. Commercial and industrial projects along the I-75 corridor bring steady construction activity. And infrastructure maintenance on county roads, bridges, and utilities means there's always concrete being torn out and replaced.

All of that activity throws off demolition concrete that needs to go somewhere. Right now, a lot of it goes to landfills - which costs more and does nothing useful with the material.

When you bring that concrete to SMSG, it gets crushed and screened into recycled aggregate that goes right back into construction projects. Your old concrete becomes someone else's driveway base. That's real recycling, not just a marketing claim.

Why Not Just Use the Landfill?

Fair question. Straight answers:

Cost. Landfill disposal rates for concrete are steep because concrete is heavy and takes up space. At $60/ton, a 10-ton load costs $600 at the Blount County landfill. Knox County facilities are in the same range. Our recycling rates save you real money on every load.

Speed. Landfills can have long wait times, especially during busy seasons. Our facility is purpose-built for concrete processing, which means faster intake and quicker turnaround.

Environmental impact. Concrete doesn't decompose in a landfill. It just sits there, forever, taking up space that could be used for waste that actually needs to be landfilled. Recycling keeps this material in productive use and extends the life of existing landfill capacity.

Client expectations. More and more project owners, general contractors, and municipalities are asking about waste diversion. Being able to document that you recycled your demo concrete rather than landfilling it is a competitive edge when bidding work.

Working With Us on Ongoing Projects

If you've got a project in Loudon County that's going to throw off concrete over weeks or months, let's talk about how to set up an efficient disposal plan. We work with contractors on:

Volume pricing for large or recurring loads
Scheduling to coordinate with your haul times
Material supply for RCA and aggregate needs on the same or different projects

One call to (865) 999-0857 and we can figure out a plan that keeps your demo concrete moving off site efficiently and affordably.

The East Tennessee Recycling Gap

Most Loudon County contractors don't realize this: Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel is the only dedicated concrete recycling facility in all of East Tennessee. There is no closer option for genuine concrete recycling - not in Knox County, not in Loudon County, not anywhere in the region.

Your only alternatives are landfills (expensive, wasteful) or stockpiling on site (impractical for most jobs). We exist specifically to fill this gap, and we're positioned to serve Loudon County contractors just as well as our Blount County neighbors.

Everyone's Welcome

You don't have to be a big commercial contractor. We work with solo operators, small demo crews, landscapers, homeowners, and property managers. No load is too small. If you've got concrete, we'll take it. First time at a recycling yard? Our guide for first-timers covers what to expect.

Let's Talk About Your Loudon County Projects

Whether you're wrapping up a single residential tear-out or managing concrete demo across multiple commercial sites in Loudon County, we're set up to handle your material. All routes from Loudon County are truck-friendly and handle trailers fine - US-321 East from Lenoir City, US-11 from Loudon, or US-411 from Greenback and Philadelphia.

Give us a call at (865) 999-0857, hit our contact page, or just show up during business hours. We'll get your concrete recycled, save you money compared to the landfill, and have you back on the road to Loudon County before your crew finishes lunch.

Concrete recycling really is closer than you think.

Loudon County Contractors - Concrete Recycling Closer Than You Think