Lewis Chapel Recycling Center

Name: Recycling Center
Address: 5032 Henson Gap Rd, Dunlap, Dunlap, TN, US
Telephone: +1 423-949-6207

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About This Location

The Lewis Chapel Recycling Center at 5032 Henson Gap Road is a Sequatchie County Government–operated public drop-off facility serving residents of the Henson Gap Road area and the broader Lewis Chapel community near Dunlap, Tennessee. Part of the county's multi-site recycling network, this self-service convenience center gives area households a nearby place to divert common recyclables — paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum and metal cans, and glass — from the landfill at no charge. Note that the site is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and opens earlier (7:00 AM) on Fridays and Saturdays. Residents should call (423) 949-6207 to confirm accepted materials or any holiday schedule changes before visiting.

What Lewis Chapel Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Paper products (Newspaper, office paper, and mixed paper; contact facility to confirm current preparation requirements.)

✓ Cardboard (Break down boxes before drop-off.)

✓ Plastic containers (#1 and #2) (PET and HDPE containers. Contact facility to verify current plastic types accepted.)

✓ Aluminum cans (Beverage and food cans accepted.)

✓ Metal containers (Tin and steel food cans; call ahead to confirm scope.)

✓ Glass bottles and jars (Clear, green, and brown glass accepted; confirm current acceptance before visiting.)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Waste tires

Waste tires are not handled at Lewis Chapel; the county directs tire disposal to separate facilities (219 John Burch Rd W and 8214 SR-8). Confirm electronics/appliance acceptance by phone before visiting.

Fees

General recyclables drop-off — Free

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-service public drop-off operated by Sequatchie County Government, primarily for county residents. No appointment needed during operating hours. The county advises calling ahead to confirm accepted materials, hours, and any limits; holiday schedule changes are not published online.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What days and hours is the Lewis Chapel Recycling Center open?

The site is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Hours may change on holidays — call (423) 949-6207 to confirm before your visit.

Is this a public drop-off recycling center, or do I need to schedule a pickup?

It is a self-service public drop-off facility. No appointment is needed — bring your recyclables during posted operating hours and place them in the appropriate containers on-site.

Can I drop off waste tires here?

No. Lewis Chapel does not handle waste tires. Sequatchie County directs tire disposal to separate facilities (219 John Burch Rd W and 8214 SR-8). Call (423) 949-6207 to confirm tire drop-off details before hauling them.

Is there a charge to drop off recyclables?

Standard recyclable materials — paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum cans, metal containers and glass — are accepted free of charge.

Is this facility only for Sequatchie County residents?

The site is operated by Sequatchie County Government and is primarily intended for county residents. The county advises contacting the location to confirm any access restrictions or quantity limits before visiting.

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