Household hazardous waste drop-off in Tennessee
In Tennessee, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 12 permanent drop-off sites in Tennessee, compiled from 5 official sources. Listings cover 11 cities and towns, including Nashville, Athens and Chattanooga. 4 of 12 were read directly from the agency's page, and 10 of 12 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
12 listings (12 permanent drop-offs). Not every local program in Tennessee is listed yet.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
By city and county
All listings in Tennessee
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McMinn County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container at Athens City Recycle Center
118 Rocky Mount Road, Athens, TN
Hours: Monday and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–noon.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
4063 North Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga, TN
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Source: City of Chattanooga · checked
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Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Materials are not accepted without personnel present.
Source: Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling · checked
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Chester County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container
315 Talley Store Road, Henderson, TN
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Closed Sunday.
Source: City of Knoxville · checked
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Loudon County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container
300 Rock Quarry Road, Loudon, TN
Hours: Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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Blount County Recycling Center Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container
331 Levi Street, Maryville, TN
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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East Convenience Center
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr, Nashville, TN
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on Metro holidays.
Source: Nashville Department of Waste Services · checked
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Ezell Pike Convenience Center
3254 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed on Metro holidays.
Source: Nashville Department of Waste Services · checked
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Giles County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container
2030 Elkton Pike, Pulaski, TN
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–noon.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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Grainger County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container
2458 Narrow Valley Road, Rutledge, TN
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
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Sevier County Temporary Household Hazardous Waste Container at Centerview Convenience Center
943 Centerview Road, Sevierville, TN
Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–noon.
Source: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
- Alabama (14)
- Arkansas (15)
- Georgia (6)
- Kentucky (1)
- Missouri (8)
- Mississippi (2)
- North Carolina (23)
- Virginia (24)
Sources for Tennessee: City of Chattanooga; City of Knoxville; Nashville Department of Waste Services; Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling; Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. How complete is this?