Rhea County LF

LandfillPublicly ownedDayton, Rhea County, Tennessee

About this landfill

Rhea County LF is a publicly owned landfill in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee. It is operated by Capital Waste Services. The site opened in 1977. It took in about 366,316 tons of waste in 2022, making it the No. 9 of 31 reporting landfills in Tennessee by volume.

Call before you go. We have not verified hours or fees for this location yet. Facilities change hours seasonally, close for holidays and weather, and some only accept certain materials or residents. Know the current hours or fees? Send a correction.

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Before you haul a load here

Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Rhea County LF?

We have not verified hours for this landfill yet. Most landfills open weekday mornings and many keep limited Saturday hours. Call the facility or check the Rhea County, TN website before you go.

How much does it cost to dump at Rhea County LF?

Most landfills charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.

Can I use Rhea County LF if I don't live in Rhea County?

Many publicly owned facilities give residents lower rates or limit self-haul to residents. Bring ID showing your address and confirm the rules by phone first.

What is the closest other dump to Rhea County LF?

The nearest other facility in our directory is Blythe Ferry Convenience Center (transfer station), about 10.5 miles away in Rhea County, TN.

Nearest other dumps and transfer stations

Facility	Type	Distance
Blythe Ferry Convenience Center Rhea County, TN	Transfer station	10.5 mi
Meadow Branch Landfill McMinn County, TN	Landfill	14.0 mi
Crab Orchard Convenience Center Cumberland County, TN	Transfer station	24.0 mi
Birchwood Landfill Scale House Hamilton County, TN	Transfer station	26.6 mi
City of Chattanooga Landfill Hamilton County, TN	Landfill	26.9 mi
Bradley County LF Bradley County, TN	Landfill	28.0 mi