Landfill capacity
Summary
A public commenter warned the county is nearly out of landfill space and urged officials to look for new landfill land or get out of the demolition-landfill business while keeping the transfer station.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
You will save time and potential hauling fees since you won't have to drive as far to dump construction and demolition waste.
Residents if the county secures long-term waste disposal.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Carter County leaders hope landfill reopening benefits environment, finances
Carter County leaders hope landfill reopening benefits environment, finances Johnson City Press
Carter County demolition landfill set to reopen Monday
By Brittnee Bryant Star Correspondent The Carter County Landfill’s demolition disposal area is set to reopen Monday, Oct. 26, after being closed for 10 months because of a fire. Nathan […]
Carter County Commission — January 20, 2026
A public commenter warned the county is nearly out of landfill space and urged officials to look for new landfill land or get out of the demolition-landfill business while keeping the transfer station.
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