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City of Knoxville Collection
You will find City of Knoxville Collection in Knoxville, TN. It is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Knox County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. It is one of 29 drop-off sites we list in Knox County.
| Address | 1033 Elm St, Knoxville, TN 37921 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County, TN |
| Phone | (865) 215-6710 |
| Website | knoxvilletn.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7 am to 3:45 pm Wed: 7 am to 11:45 am Sat: 8 am to 11:45 am Closed Sundays. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, cleaners, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders, aerosol cans |
| Not accepted | latex paint, ammunition, explosives and fireworks, light ballasts, medical waste, oxygen tanks, radioactive waste including smoke detectors, business-generated hazardous waste, tvs, refrigerators and air conditioners |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: knoxvilletn.gov, knoxcounty.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Knox County
- Knox County Convenience Centers are free for Knox County residents with household waste only. Limit is one 5 ft x 8 ft pickup load per day; contractors, businesses and rental-property waste are turned away. Source
- Bring proof of residency (driver's license, property tax bill or utility bill with a Knox County address). Loads in open vehicles should be covered with a tarp as required by Tennessee law. Source
- Bulky items such as couches, mattresses and box springs are accepted at all convenience centers. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not; take them to the City of Knoxville Transfer Station for a fee. Source
- Yard waste is not accepted at the convenience centers and must go to a facility that specializes in green waste. Source
Before you go
- Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
More in Knox County
All 29 drop-off sites in Knox County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of Knoxville Collection?
1033 Elm St, Knoxville, TN 37921. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at City of Knoxville Collection?
City of Knoxville Collection is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Not accepted: latex paint, ammunition, explosives and fireworks, light ballasts, medical waste, oxygen tanks and radioactive waste including smoke detectors.
Can non-residents use City of Knoxville Collection?
No, it is for residents only.
Is City of Knoxville Collection free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is City of Knoxville Collection open?
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7 am to 3:45 pm; Wed: 7 am to 11:45 am; Sat: 8 am to 11:45 am. Closed Sundays..
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