Recycling Centers in Clinton, TN

Recycling in Clinton: A Local Guide

Clinton is the seat of Anderson County, Tennessee, and the administrative home of the county's solid waste and recycling program. Anderson County operates a network of eight drop-off convenience centers — and the Clinton area is served by two of them, plus the administrative office.

The Anderson County Solid Waste & Recycling office at 100 N Main St (Room 127) in downtown Clinton is where the program is managed, but it does not accept drop-offs. Residents should use one of the two nearby convenience centers for material drop-off. The office phone is (865) 463-6845 and staff are available Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm.

Wolf Valley Convenient Center opened in June 2022 at 2520 E Wolf Valley Rd, serving the eastern corridor of Clinton and surrounding roads. It accepts mixed plastics (#1–7), used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, newsprint, scrap metal, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, and textiles including clothing, blankets, and linens. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 7:30 am–3:00 pm. No glass bottles, and no fees for Anderson County residents.

Blockhouse Valley Center at 1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd serves the south side of Clinton. This site offers a broader material mix than many convenience centers — including electronics, oil-based paint, spray paint, tires, fluorescent bulbs, lithium and button-style batteries, and appliances, making it the better choice for periodic household cleanouts or e-waste drop-off. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:00 pm. Glass bottles are not accepted.

Both convenience centers are free for Anderson County residents and operate on a walk-up, no-appointment basis. Residents outside Anderson County near Oak Ridge, Knoxville, or Cookeville should check their respective county programs — Anderson County centers are primarily for county residents.