Recycling Centers in Knoxville, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Knoxville, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Knoxville, Tennessee can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Knoxville: A Local Guide
Knoxville recyclers can combine the city's free curbside service with the 16 drop-off centers and convenience centers in our Tennessee directory. The City of Knoxville's Waste and Resources Management office offers free curbside recycling to households inside city limits with four or fewer units; each enrolled home gets one 95-gallon cart, and the mixed recyclables go to the WestRock materials recovery facility near downtown. Important for Knoxville: glass has not been accepted in the city's curbside carts since January 2017, so glass must go to a drop-off site instead.
For glass and everything the curbside cart won't take, the county's convenience centers and private yards step in. Dutchtown Convenience Center (Knox County Solid Waste) is a standout — in our verified data it accepts appliances, batteries, cardboard and paper, glass and scrap metal for residents. Other options include the Knox County Solid Waste Department, multiple City of Knoxville drop-off centers around town, and metal yards such as SA Recycling. Check each listing for hours and whether residency is required.
Need more choices in East and Middle Tennessee? Browse recycling centers in Nashville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Memphis and Pulaski, or see all Tennessee listings to compare locations and accepted materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Knoxville
Is curbside recycling free in Knoxville?
Yes. The City of Knoxville offers free curbside recycling to households inside city limits with four or fewer units on the parcel. You must enroll to receive your 95-gallon cart. Contact Waste and Resources Management at WasteAndResources@KnoxvilleTN.gov or 865-215-4311 to sign up or ask about your collection schedule.
Can I recycle glass in Knoxville?
Not curbside. Glass has not been accepted in the City of Knoxville's free curbside carts since January 2017. Take glass to a drop-off site instead — in our verified data, Dutchtown Convenience Center accepts glass (along with appliances, batteries, cardboard/paper and scrap metal) for residents. Call ahead to confirm hours.
What can I take to a Knox County convenience center?
Knox County convenience centers handle materials beyond the curbside cart. Dutchtown Convenience Center accepts appliances, batteries, cardboard and paper, glass and scrap metal, and access is for residents. The Knox County Solid Waste Department can point you to the nearest site; proof of residency may be required.
Where does Knoxville's recycling actually go?
Mixed recyclables collected in the city's curbside carts are delivered to WestRock, a materials recovery facility near downtown Knoxville, where equipment and workers remove contaminants and sort materials for processing. Keeping items clean and keeping glass out of the cart helps reduce contamination at the facility.