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Carter County Landfill Transfer Station

Carter County Landfill Transfer Station is a transfer station in Elizabethton, TN, in Carter County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 2 other drop-off sites in Carter County.

Address	169 Landfill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Directions
County	Carter County, TN
Hours	No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip.
Fees	No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit.
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items

Listed in the U.S. EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (record from July 2025). Not yet verified by us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.

Other transfer stations nearby

Stericycle, INC. Transfer Station Transfer station

3097 Watauga Road, Johnson City · 6.3 mi
Sullivan County Transfer Station, Bristol Transfer station Verified

804 Raytheon Road, Bristol · 12 mi · (423) 878-1880

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metalAppliances
Bristol Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility Transfer station

2655 Valley Drive, Bristol · 16 mi
Waste Management of Tri - Cities Transfer station

1010 Jericho (Formerly Sam Walton) Drive, Kingsport · 16 mi · (423) 323-7143
Johnson County Transfer Station Transfer station

398 Industrial Park Drive, Mountain City · 18 mi · (423) 727-7929

Household trash & bulky itemsTires

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Carter County Recycling Center Recycling center

411 Cherokee Park Drive, Elizabethton · 2.6 mi

Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 3:30 pm
Johnson City Solid Waste Services Complex (drop-off) Electronics recycler Verified

91 New Street, Johnson City · 9 mi · (423) 975-2700

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Carter County

All 3 drop-off sites in Carter County · Hazardous waste · Tennessee

Frequently asked questions

Where is Carter County Landfill Transfer Station?

169 Landfill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at Carter County Landfill Transfer Station?

Carter County Landfill Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is Carter County Landfill Transfer Station open to the public?

Public facility (residency rules may apply), as far as our sources show.

What other transfer stations are near Carter County Landfill Transfer Station?

Stericycle, INC. Transfer Station in Johnson City (6.3 mi), Sullivan County Transfer Station, Bristol in Bristol (12 mi) and Bristol Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility in Bristol (16 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Elizabethton?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Carter County Recycling Center, about 2.6 miles away.

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