City Of Athens Recycle Center

Recycling Center in Athens, Tennessee

📍 118 Rocky Mt Rd, Athens, TN 37303
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About This Location

The City of Athens Recycle Center at 118 Rocky Mt Rd is run by the Athens Public Works Department as a free drop-off for residents to keep recyclables out of the landfill. It accepts a broad mix of everyday materials, from paper and cardboard to plastics, metals, glass, used oil, and electronics, and is open Monday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Mixed paper
✓ Newsprint and magazines
✓ Cardboard
✓ Plastics #1 and #2
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel and tin cans
✓ Glass
✓ Electronics
✓ Motor oil and oil filters
✓ Cooking oil
✓ Automotive batteries
✓ Antifreeze (limited quantity)

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What they do not accept

✕ CRT (tube) televisions in the electronics bin
✕ Non-flat-screen computer monitors in the electronics bin
✕ Shopping or garbage bags

Access & restrictions

Resident drop-off operated by Athens Public Works · CRT TVs and computer monitors are no longer accepted in the electronics bin; confirm current electronics rules with Public Works before bringing old TVs.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the City of Athens Recycle Center?

Paper, newsprint and magazines, cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, aluminum, steel and tin cans, glass, electronics, motor and cooking oil, oil filters, and automotive batteries.

Can I drop off an old TV or computer monitor?

CRT (tube) televisions and older non-flat-screen computer monitors are no longer accepted in the electronics bin. Flat-screen electronics are accepted; check with Public Works about any size limits before bringing a TV.

What are the recycle center's hours?

It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed Sunday.

Is the City of Athens Recycle Center free to use?

Yes. It is a free municipal drop-off run by the Athens Public Works Department to divert recyclables from the landfill.

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Contact & Location

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Address
118 Rocky Mt Rd, Athens, TN 37303
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City / State
Athens, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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