Loudon County Concrete Recycling: Closer Than You Think

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 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 paying by the ton. Knox County convenience centers won't take concrete at all.

The math is simple: shorter drive + free clean drop-off = more money in your pocket and more hours on the job site.

What We Offer Loudon County Contractors

Free Clean Concrete Drop-Off

We accept clean concrete free: slabs, sidewalks, driveways, foundations, block, CMU, brick, curbing, and concrete with rebar. Clean asphalt and natural stone too. No appointment, no scale, no minimum load, no commercial account required. Show up, dump, and go.

Compare that to the Blount County landfill at about $60 per ton for concrete. See free concrete drop-off for the details. Mixed or dirty loads: call (865) 999-0857 before you haul.

For a quick look at what you're saving, use our cost calculator. It takes about 30 seconds.

Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) Sales

Need base material or drainage stone for a project in Loudon County? We sell RCA crusher run (3/4" minus with fines, compacts hard) and RCA #57 (clean, no fines, for drainage).

RCA works for:

• Driveway and road base
• Parking lot sub-base
• French drains and drainage applications
• 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. One visit, one drive. We also offer delivery. Call (865) 999-0857 for current pricing, and check our aggregate for sale page for product details.

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. A lot of it still 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. Here's how concrete recycling works.

Why Not Just Use the Landfill?

Fair question. Straight answers:

Cost. Landfills charge by the ton, and concrete is heavy. At about $60/ton, a 10-ton load costs around $600 at the Blount County landfill. Clean concrete is free at SMSG. Our concrete recycling vs landfill guide runs the full comparison.

Speed and hours. Landfills can have long wait times and usually close mid-afternoon on weekdays. We're open Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to noon, with no scale line.

Environmental impact. Concrete doesn't decompose in a landfill. It just sits there, forever, taking up space. 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 an efficient plan. We work with contractors on:

• Scheduling big or recurring loads
• Material supply for RCA on the same or different projects
• Trucking to move material where you need it

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

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. 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. See our Loudon County service area page for more.

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 and have you back on the road to Loudon County before your crew finishes lunch.

Concrete recycling really is closer than you think.