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How to get rid of brush and yard waste in Carter County

Take it to the Carter County Landfill. Cost: $61 per ton, $10 minimum. Limit: clean wood only. No paint, stain, or man-made materials.

Carter County Landfill

Fees by the bag and by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on Carter County holidays. The county doesn’t list which ones, so call ahead near a holiday.
  • The brush site closes 30 minutes early: 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

169 Landfill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Carter County: Solid Waste; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for brush and yard waste

Fee
$61 per ton, $10 minimum
Limit
Clean wood only. No paint, stain, or man-made materials.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • The convenience centers don’t take brush.

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