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About This Location

This City of Chattanooga Recycle Center at 1250 E. 3rd Street, near Warner Park, is one of the city's drop-off recycling centers open to Hamilton County residents. It accepts aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, glass, newspaper, mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastics, computer electronics, and cooking oil. It is closed Mondays and does not take TVs, fluorescent bulbs, plastic bags, styrofoam, or non-computer electronics.

What City of Chattanooga Recycle Center Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass
✓ Newspaper
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Plastics #1-2
✓ Computer electronics
✓ Cooking oil

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What they do not accept

✕ Televisions
✕ Non-computer electronics
✕ Fluorescent bulbs
✕ Plastic bags
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Clothes
✕ Food
✕ Yard waste
✕ Large toys

Fees

  • Drop-off recycling

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Hamilton County residents are allowed to use the city recycle centers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Warner Park recycle center?

It is at 1250 E. 3rd Street in Chattanooga, one of the City of Chattanooga's drop-off recycle centers for Hamilton County residents.

What can I recycle at the 1250 E 3rd St center?

Aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, glass, newspaper, mixed paper, #1 and #2 plastics, computer electronics, and cooking oil.

Is drop-off free at this center?

Yes. The City of Chattanooga's recycle centers are free for Hamilton County residents.

Can I bring a television here?

No. TVs and non-computer electronics such as DVD players and VCRs are not accepted. Only computer electronics are taken.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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1250 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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City / State
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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