If you're managing a construction or demolition project in Blount County, you've probably already asked yourself: "Where do I dump this concrete?" It's not always an obvious answer, and the costs can add up fast if you don't know your options.

We've done countless projects throughout Maryville, Alcoa, and the surrounding East Tennessee area, and we've seen contractors and property owners make expensive mistakes just by not understanding their disposal options upfront. This guide breaks down exactly what's available in Blount County, what you'll actually pay, and why concrete recycling makes more financial sense than most people realize.

Your Concrete Disposal Options in Blount County

When you've got concrete that needs to go, you've got roughly three paths forward: the landfill, private recycling facilities, or salvaging/reusing the material on-site. Each has tradeoffs, and the right choice depends on your timeline, budget, and what you're planning to do with the material.

The Blount County Landfill Route

The Blount County Landfill at 240 Long Powers Road in Friendsville is technically an option—and for years, it was THE option for contractors in the area who needed to get concrete off their project.

Here's what you're looking at:

Tipping fee: $60 per ton
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM only
Location: 240 Long Powers Rd, Friendsville, TN
What they accept: Asphalt, concrete, clean fill, some C&D debris

The math isn't pretty. A typical 50-ton concrete demo generates $3,000 in landfill fees alone. And that's just the tipping fee—you're also paying for haul-off (usually $800–1,500 per trip), which adds another $1,600–3,000 depending on how many loads you're moving.

But here's the real issue: those hours are brutal. Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you're running a busy project with concrete work wrapping up at 3:30 PM on a Thursday, you're either waiting until the next day or you're scrambling. Weekend work? Forget it. The landfill doesn't open on Saturdays or Sundays.

Private Concrete Recycling (Here's the Better Option)

Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel is the only dedicated concrete recycling facility in all of East Tennessee. That's not a sales pitch—it's a fact. If you want to recycle concrete, rather than sending it to the landfill, we're your facility.

Here's why this matters:

Cost advantage: Recycling typically costs 30–40% less than landfill disposal, especially when you factor in the cost of haul-off trucks. You're looking at a competitive rate per ton, and we work with contractors on volume pricing.

Flexibility: We're open beyond the landfill's restrictive weekday hours, which means you can plan your haul-off when it fits your schedule, not the other way around.

Concrete aggregate you can actually use: When you recycle your concrete with us, we process it into recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) and other sizes. If you need base material, sub-base, or drainage rock for your next project—or someone else's—you're getting exactly what you need without buying virgin material from across the state.

Environmental credit: More and more contractors, especially those working with TDOT, municipal agencies, and larger developers, are required or strongly incentivized to recycle. Recycling concrete through a dedicated facility shows environmental responsibility and often qualifies for sustainability certifications.

Size Matters: How Much Concrete Are We Talking?

A typical concrete disposal job in the Blount County area breaks down something like this:

Small residential job (concrete pad, driveway removal): 5–15 tons
Medium commercial project (building demo, large patio): 30–75 tons
Major construction/renovation: 100+ tons

For a 30-ton concrete demo:

Landfill cost: 30 tons × $60/ton = $1,800 + haul-off = $2,500–3,200 total
Recycling cost: Often 30–40% less, depending on location and load size

For a 100-ton demo (more common on larger Maryville and Alcoa commercial projects):

Landfill cost: 100 × $60 = $6,000 + haul-off ($3,000–4,000+) = $9,000–10,000+
Recycling cost: Significantly lower, plus you get usable material back

Why Distance Matters in East Tennessee

Here's something a lot of folks don't realize: if your nearest recycling option is more than 30–45 minutes away, the fuel and labor costs of the extra drive time can eat into your savings. Goodlettsville (Walsh Recycling) is 3+ hours away toward Nashville. Knoxville options aren't much closer, and some aren't dedicated concrete recyclers.

Being local matters. Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel is right here in Blount County. No long haul times, no extra fuel charges, no waiting in traffic on I-75. We service Blount County, south Knox County, Loudon County, and west Sevier County—the entire East Tennessee region where Maryville and Alcoa contractors actually work.

Beyond Disposal: What Happens to Your Recycled Concrete?

This is the part that separates a real recycling operation from a dump. When you bring concrete to us, it doesn't just disappear into a landfill. We process it into usable products:

Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA): Base material, sub-base for roads and foundations, drainage applications
Crusher Run: Compactable material for driveways and parking lots
Various stone sizes: #57 stone, #2 stone, dust, and other specifications for different applications

Those products get sold back to contractors, landscapers, and homeowners throughout East Tennessee. Your old concrete becomes someone's base material. It stays out of the landfill and stays in productive use.

Questions to Ask Your Recycler (or the Landfill)

Before you commit to either option, ask these questions:

What's your per-ton fee, and are there discounts for large volumes?
What are your hours, and can I schedule off-hours pickup if needed?
Do you handle haul-off, or am I arranging trucks separately?
If recycling: what products come back, and can I get some for my project?
Are there any other fees (scales, equipment, etc.)?
Do you provide documentation for environmental or compliance purposes?

Making the Decision

Choose the landfill if:

You have a one-time small project and lowest cost is the only concern
You need bulk fill material and don't care about reuse
You're willing to work around their weekday-only schedule

Choose concrete recycling (Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel) if:

You're a contractor with regular projects and want to build a relationship
You need flexibility in your haul-off schedule
You want cost savings plus usable material for your next job
You want to document environmental responsibility
You're serving the growing Blount County area and want a local partner

For most contractors and larger projects in Maryville, Alcoa, and the surrounding region, recycling simply makes more sense—financially and operationally.

Ready to Recycle Your Concrete?

Smoky Mountain Sand & Gravel provides concrete recycling services and recycled aggregate products for contractors and homeowners throughout Blount County, Maryville, Alcoa, and surrounding East Tennessee communities. Contact us today at (865) 999-0857 for competitive pricing.

Visit smokymountainsg.com or reach out with your project details—load size, timeline, and location. We'll give you a straightforward quote and get your concrete recycled the right way.

Concrete Disposal Options in Blount County TN — Costs, Locations & Tips