Morristown Balefill Landfill

As of 2022, Morristown Balefill Landfill has approximately 998,639 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,437,322 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 69% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 76,904 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2024.

Morristown Balefill Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Future Potential'. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.

The operating hours for Morristown Balefill Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM · Saturday: 7:30 – 11:45 AM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (423) 581-8784 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Morristown Balefill Landfill is located at 3849 Sublett Rd, Morristown, TN 37813, USA, 37813. The facility is situated in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (423) 581-8784 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Morristown Balefill Landfill currently covers approximately 28.2 acres. The facility opened in 1976 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 72 acres. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Morristown Balefill Landfill does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Morristown Balefill Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Future Potential' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Morristown Balefill Landfill, call (423) 581-8784. The mailing address is 3849 Sublett Rd, Morristown, TN 37813, USA. The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2022. Data freshness status: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.