Knox County Convenience Center Locations and Hours

If you’re a resident of Knox County, Tennessee, and need to dispose of household waste or recyclables, there are several convenient drop-off centers located throughout the county. These centers are open to the public and offer a variety of services, including:

• Trash disposal
• Recycling
• Bulky item disposal
• Yard waste disposal

To find a drop-off center near you, visit the Knox County website. You can also call the Solid Waste Administrative Office at (865) 215-JUNK (5865) for more information.

Hours of Operation

The hours of operation for Knox County Convenience Centers are as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Closed: Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays

Fees

There are no fees to use Knox County Convenience Centers. However, there are some restrictions on the amount of waste that can be disposed of per day. For more information, please visit the Knox County website.

What Can Be Recycled?

Knox County Convenience Centers accept a variety of recyclable materials, including:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Metal
• Glass

For a complete list of recyclable materials, please visit the Knox County website.

What Can Be Disposed Of?

Knox County Convenience Centers accept a variety of household waste items, including:

• Trash
• Bulky items
• Yard waste

For a complete list of acceptable waste items, please visit the Knox County website.

What Is Not Accepted?

Knox County Convenience Centers do not accept the following items:

• Hazardous waste
• Medical waste
• Electronic waste
• Tires
• Appliances

For more information on how to dispose of these items, please visit the Knox County website.

Additional Information

• Knox County Convenience Centers are only open to Knox County residents.
• Businesses and contractors are not allowed to use Knox County Convenience Centers.
• There is a limit of one standard 5×8 pickup truckload of waste per household per day.
• Heaping loads and very large trailers will be turned away.
• If you have a large amount of waste that exceeds the daily limit, you will need to dispose of your waste at a commercial waste disposal facility.

For more information on Knox County Convenience Centers, please visit the Knox County website or call the Solid Waste Administrative Office at (865) 215-JUNK (5865).