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Knoxville Transfer Station
Knoxville Transfer Station is a transfer station in Knoxville, TN, in Knox County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 29 drop-off sites we list in Knox County.
| Address | 1033 Elm St, Knoxville, TN 37921 Directions |
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| County | Knox County, TN |
| Phone | (865) 215-6700 |
| 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. |
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| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, recycling |
| Not accepted | asbestos, asphalt, commercial hazardous waste, contaminated soil, dead animals, explosives or ammunition, yard waste, medical waste, loose insulation, wet latex paint, loads over 8,000 pounds |
| Payment | credit card, debit card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: knoxvilletn.gov. 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
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Stericycle INC. Transfer station
- Middlebrook Transfer Station (Triune) Transfer station
- Trilogy Medwaste Southeast, LLC Transfer station
- Blaine Convienence Station Transfer station
- Oak Ridge Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 7 am to 3:45 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- UT Public Recycling Drop-Off Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 7 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
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 Knoxville Transfer Station?
1033 Elm St, Knoxville, TN 37921.
What can I drop off at Knoxville Transfer Station?
Knoxville Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: asbestos, asphalt, commercial hazardous waste, contaminated soil, dead animals and explosives or ammunition.
Can non-residents use Knoxville Transfer Station?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Knoxville Transfer Station?
Garbage, construction and demolition debris, per ton: $85; Shingles, or shingles mixed with other waste, per ton: $95; Appliances containing refrigerant, per ton: $85; Scrap metal and appliances without refrigerant: no charge. Fees increased to $85 per ton as of September 1, 2026.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Knoxville Transfer Station 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..
What other transfer stations are near Knoxville Transfer Station?
Stericycle INC. in Knoxville (4.5 mi), Middlebrook Transfer Station (Triune) in Knoxville (4.6 mi) and Trilogy Medwaste Southeast, LLC in Knoxville (4.8 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Knoxville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Knoxville Collection, about 3.4 miles away.
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