If you've been Googling "how much does it cost to dump concrete near Knoxville" you're in the right place. Prices for C&D disposal around Knox County range from free to over $2,000 per load depending on where you go and what you're hauling. This post lays out every option contractors and homeowners in the Knoxville area are using in 2026, priced by truck size.

The Short Answer

Right now, the cheapest option for anyone within 30 minutes of downtown Knoxville is a drive to SMSG in Maryville. Clean concrete drops are FREE during our free-load period. Address is 245 Brookdale Rd, Maryville TN. About 20 minutes down Alcoa Highway from most of Knox County.

Everywhere else charges. Here's the breakdown.

Option 1: SMSG in Maryville (Free Right Now)

Distance from downtown Knoxville: about 20 minutes down Alcoa Highway (US-129).

Right now during our free-load period, clean concrete and asphalt drops are FREE. No fee at the gate, no per-ton scale. Regular per-vehicle rates when the promo ends:

Pickup: $40
Single-axle trailer: $80
10-yard roll-off: $100
Tandem trailer: $120
Single-axle dump: $140
Tandem dump: $170
Tri-axle: $200

Hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM to noon. See the concrete disposal page and the free drop-off page.

Option 2: Knoxville Transfer Station (Refuses Concrete)

Cost: not applicable. They don't take concrete.

The Knoxville Transfer Station handles household waste and general C&D but specifically excludes concrete, brick, and asphalt from their inbound stream. If you show up with a load of broken slab you'll be turned around at the scale.

Option 3: Knox County Convenience Centers (Refuses Concrete, Commercial Fine $1,000)

Cost: nothing for approved residential waste. $1,000 fine if you show up commercial with excluded material.

Knox County runs a network of convenience centers for household waste. Concrete, asphalt, brick, and block are all on the excluded list. Bring a load in a commercial-plated truck and you can be fined $1,000 for the attempt. See our Knox County convenience center post for the full excluded list.

Option 4: Riverside C&D Landfill (Knox County)

Cost: call-only pricing. Typically per-ton, in the $50 to $70 range for concrete based on recent contractor reports.

Hours are limited (most days close by 3 to 4 PM, no Saturday). Call-only pricing means you can't plan a job bid off the website. See the Riverside vs SMSG comparison.

Option 5: Poplar View C&D (Knox County)

Cost: call-only pricing. Similar range to Riverside. Same limited hours.

Option 6: WM Chestnut Ridge (Anderson County)

Cost: call-only pricing. Long haul for anyone south or east of downtown Knoxville. Weekday-only hours.

Option 7: Blount County Landfill

Cost: $60 per ton for concrete, subject to residency verification. Non-Blount haulers can be turned away.

Weekday-only, closes by 3 PM. See the Blount County Landfill hours post for full breakdown.

Cost by Truck Size

Here's the same math for the seven common truck sizes contractors haul with. SMSG's free-load period price is $0. Landfill columns assume $60 per ton (Blount) or comparable per-ton pricing at the Knox private C&D yards.

| Truck | Concrete Weight | SMSG (Right Now) | SMSG Regular | Landfill @ $60/ton | |-------|----------------|------------------|--------------|--------------------| | Pickup | 1-2 tons | Free | $40 | $60-$120 | | Single-axle trailer | 5-8 tons | Free | $80 | $300-$480 | | 10-yard roll-off | 13-16 tons | Free | $100 | $780-$960 | | Tandem trailer | 10-14 tons | Free | $120 | $600-$840 | | Single-axle dump | 12-16 tons | Free | $140 | $720-$960 | | Tandem dump | 20-24 tons | Free | $170 | $1,200-$1,440 | | Tri-axle | 27-35 tons | Free | $200 | $1,620-$2,100 |

For a Knoxville contractor running two tandem dumps a day of clean tear-out, that's $2,400 to $2,880 saved per day at SMSG regular pricing, and full retail cost saved right now during the promo.

What About Fuel Cost from Knoxville?

Alcoa Highway from downtown Knoxville to Brookdale Rd is about 15 to 18 miles depending on where you start. Round trip in a loaded tandem dump burns roughly 5 to 6 gallons of diesel. At current fuel prices that's under $30 in fuel to save $600 to $1,200 in tip fees per load. Not a hard decision.

For contractors coming out of Farragut, Hardin Valley, or Powell, the Pellissippi Parkway (I-140) route is under 30 minutes.

Load Weight Reality

The per-ton math assumes you're loaded up to real capacity. If you're routinely running your dump truck under-loaded you'll pay less per load at a landfill, but that just moves the problem to fuel and time cost per ton hauled. Our load-guide post on how to load a truck for concrete drop-off walks through legal limits and how to get to them safely.

FAQ

Q: What's the cheapest place to dump concrete near Knoxville right now? A: SMSG in Maryville. Free during our free-load period. 20 minutes down Alcoa Highway from downtown Knoxville.

Q: Can I dump concrete for free in Knox County itself? A: No. Knox County convenience centers refuse concrete. Transfer stations refuse concrete. Private C&D yards charge per-ton. The free option is the short drive to Maryville.

Q: How much does the Blount County Landfill charge for concrete? A: About $60 per ton. Subject to residency verification. Non-Blount haulers can be turned away.

Q: Do Knox County private C&D yards have posted prices? A: No, they run call-only pricing. Recent contractor reports put them in the $50 to $70 per ton range for clean concrete.

Q: How long does the free SMSG promo run? A: No fixed end date. Once it ends we go to flat per-vehicle pricing starting at $40 for a pickup. Still cheaper than every landfill in the region.

Ready to Drop Your Load?

Call (865) 999-0857 or drive to 245 Brookdale Rd, Maryville TN. Free right now during our free-load period. Mon-Fri 7 to 5, Sat 8 to noon.

How Much Does It Cost to Dump Concrete Near Knoxville TN? (2026 Prices)