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About This Location

This City of Chattanooga Recycle Center is at 3202 Kellys Ferry Road in the Lookout Valley area of West Chattanooga, co-located with the John A. Patten Community Center. As a city drop-off center for Hamilton County residents, it accepts aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, glass, newspaper, mixed paper, and #1 and #2 plastics. TVs, fluorescent bulbs, plastic bags, styrofoam, and non-computer electronics are not accepted, and the center is closed Mondays.

What City of Chattanooga Recycle Center Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass
✓ Newspaper
✓ Mixed paper
✓ Plastics #1-2
✓ Computer electronics (Computer electronics are accepted at city recycle centers.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

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 Kellys Ferry Road recycle center?

At 3202 Kellys Ferry Road in the Lookout Valley area of West Chattanooga, co-located with the John A. Patten Community Center.

What can I recycle at this West Chattanooga center?

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

Is the center free to use?

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

Is the Kellys Ferry center closed any day?

Yes. It is closed Mondays and on listed city holidays. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM.

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

Contact & Location

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3202 Kellys Ferry Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419
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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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