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Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center
You will find Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center in Knoxville, TN. It is a scrap metal yard in Knox County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and mattresses. We list 28 other drop-off sites in Knox County.
| Address | 8815 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County, TN |
| Phone | (865) 215-5865 |
| Website | knoxcounty.org |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm Sat: 7 am to 3 pm Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Gates close promptly at closing time; centers may close early for weather, power outages or full containers. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Driver's license, property tax bill, utility bill or other document showing your name and a Knox County address |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Scrap metal, Mattresses, batteries, motor oil, recycling |
| Not accepted | refrigerators and other freon-containing appliances, green waste, gasoline and fuels, liquid paint, brick, block, concrete, dirt, gravel, shingles, commercial waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: knoxcounty.org, knoxcounty.org, 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
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other scrap metal yards nearby
- Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling INC Scrap metal yard
- Psc Metals INC - Knoxville 4 Scrap metal yard
- Tas Recycling Scrap metal yard
- Sa Recycling - Knoxville - N. National Dr Scrap metal yard
- Barnes Recycling INC Scrap metal yard
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTires
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 Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center?
8815 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center?
Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and mattresses. Not accepted: refrigerators and other freon-containing appliances, green waste, gasoline and fuels, liquid paint, brick, block, concrete, dirt, gravel, shingles and commercial waste.
Can non-residents use Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Driver's license, property tax bill, utility bill or other document showing your name and a Knox County address.
Is Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center open?
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 6 pm; Sat: 7 am to 3 pm. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Gates close promptly at closing time; centers may close early for weather, power outages or full containers..
What other scrap metal yards are near Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Carter Convenience Center?
Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling INC in Knoxville (4.4 mi), Psc Metals INC - Knoxville 4 in Knoxville (7.4 mi) and Tas Recycling in Knoxville (7.4 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Knoxville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Knox County Recycling Drop - Off - Gibbs/Tazewell Pike Center, about 9.1 miles away.
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