Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center
Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center is a landfill in Knoxville, TN, in Knox County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items and tires. It is one of 29 drop-off sites we list in Knox County. It handled about 369,980 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 140 Fleenor Mill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37754 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County, TN |
| Phone | (866) 909-4458 |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Tires |
| Operator | WM (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1980 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: knoxcounty.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Knox County
- Knox County Convenience Centers are free for Knox County residents with household waste only. Limit is one 5 ft x 8 ft pickup load per day; contractors, businesses and rental-property waste are turned away. Source
- Bring proof of residency (driver's license, property tax bill or utility bill with a Knox County address). Loads in open vehicles should be covered with a tarp as required by Tennessee law. Source
- Bulky items such as couches, mattresses and box springs are accepted at all convenience centers. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not; take them to the City of Knoxville Transfer Station for a fee. Source
- Yard waste is not accepted at the convenience centers and must go to a facility that specializes in green waste. Source
Before you go
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
Other landfills nearby
- Union County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Loudon County Landfill Landfill
- Sevier Solid Waste Compost Facility LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Jefferson County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTires
More in Knox County
All 29 drop-off sites in Knox County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center?
140 Fleenor Mill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37754. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center?
Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items and tires.
Is Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee, as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near Chestnut Ridge Landfill and Recycling Center?
Union County Landfill in Luttrell (15 mi), Alcoa /Maryville/ Blount County. Class I Landfill in Maryville (26 mi) and Loudon County Landfill in Loudon (33 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Knoxville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Powell Convenience Center, about 5.7 miles away.
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