Vandever Convenience Center
Recycling Center in Crossville, Tennessee
About This Location
Vandever Convenience Center is one of Cumberland County's solid-waste convenience centers serving residents near Crossville, Tennessee. It is a staffed drop-off site where residents can leave household garbage along with a wide range of recyclables such as cardboard, newspaper, scrap metal, aluminum and metal cans, #1 and #2 plastics, textiles, glass, home appliances, rechargeable batteries, waste oil and automobile tires. All household items must be bagged, and like the county's other convenience centers it is closed on Wednesdays.
What Vandever Convenience Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing
What they do not accept
The county's published list covers the materials above; plastics beyond #1 and #2 are not listed as accepted. Items such as household hazardous waste and electronics are not on the convenience-center list and are typically handled through separate county/state collection programs (e.g., periodic HHW mobile events). Confirm any item not listed by calling the Solid Waste Director.
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · A county convenience center intended for Cumberland County residents to drop off household garbage and recyclables. All household items must be bagged. Whether proof of residency/ID is checked is not stated on the county page; confirm locally.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste mobile collection — Cumberland County participates in Tennessee's periodic HHW mobile collection events (held on scheduled dates), which are separate from everyday convenience-center drop-off.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Vandever Convenience Center's hours?
It follows the Cumberland County convenience-center schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Wednesdays. Centers are also closed on certain county holidays.
What can I recycle at the Vandever Convenience Center?
Cumberland County convenience centers accept cardboard, newspaper and magazines, scrap metal, aluminum and metal cans, #1 and #2 plastics, textiles, clear/brown/green glass, home appliances, rechargeable batteries, waste oil and automobile tires, in addition to bagged household garbage.
Do I have to bag my household garbage?
Yes. The county requires that all household items be bagged when dropped off at its convenience centers.
Is the convenience center open on Wednesday?
No. Cumberland County's convenience centers, including Vandever, are closed on Wednesdays.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.