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Rhea County Class I Landfill
Rhea County Class I Landfill is a landfill in Rhea County, TN, listed under Dayton. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 7 drop-off sites we list in Rhea County. EPA records show it took in about 366,316 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 207 Sanitary Drive, Dayton, TN 37321 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Rhea County, TN |
| Hours | Opening times are missing from our sources, so confirm them first. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Capital Waste Services (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1977 |
Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from July 2025; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Ask about the last entry time; scales often stop taking loads before closing.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other landfills nearby
- Rhea County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
- Meadow Branch Landfill Landfill
- McMinn County Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 3 pm Garbage: $40 per ton
- Bradley County Class I Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
More in Rhea County
All 7 drop-off sites in Rhea County · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rhea County Class I Landfill?
207 Sanitary Drive, Dayton, TN 37321. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Rhea County Class I Landfill?
Rhea County Class I Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Rhea County Class I Landfill open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency, as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near Rhea County Class I Landfill?
Rhea County Landfill in Dayton (< 1 mi), Meadow Branch Landfill in Athens (14 mi) and McMinn County Landfill in Athens (22 mi).
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