Recycling Centers in Mcminnville, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mcminnville, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Mcminnville, Tennessee. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Mcminnville area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Mcminnville: A Local Guide
McMinnville, the seat of Warren County in Middle Tennessee, is served by two distinct recycling facilities with different ownership models: a county-run convenience center for residential drop-off and a family-owned commercial scrap yard open to the public.
The Warren County Sanitation Department operates the Earleyville convenience center at 2234 Short Mountain Road, accepting newspaper, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, scrap metal, and residential household trash at no charge for Warren County residents. The site runs split-shift hours — early openings (6 AM–2 PM) on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, and afternoon shifts (11 AM–6 PM) on Tuesday and Friday — so checking the schedule before heading out is worthwhile. Tires are handled at a separate county tire site on Belmont Drive, not at Earleyville.
CFC Recycling – McMinnville, located at 4530 Manchester Highway, is a full-service scrap metal yard founded in 1989 that pays market-rate prices for a wide range of ferrous metals (steel, iron, whole vehicles, appliances, lead-acid batteries) and non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, insulated wire). The public drop-off area also accepts paper, cardboard, and glass bottles and jars. Hazardous materials — including lithium-ion batteries, paint, and chemicals — are not accepted. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Together, the two facilities cover most everyday recycling needs in Warren County: the county center is the right first stop for free residential recycling, while CFC is the destination for metal loads, vehicle disposal, and larger scrap volumes where payment is expected.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mcminnville
Where can I recycle cardboard and aluminum cans for free in McMinnville?
The Warren County Earleyville convenience center at 2234 Short Mountain Rd accepts cardboard (flattened), aluminum cans, newspaper, and scrap metal free for Warren County residents. Hours vary by day — Mon/Thu/Sat 6 AM–2 PM and Tue/Fri 11 AM–6 PM; closed Wed and Sun.
Will CFC Recycling on Manchester Hwy pay me for scrap metal?
Yes. CFC Recycling is a pay-out facility for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, aluminum, brass, steel, whole vehicles, and lead-acid batteries. Current prices are posted at cfcrecycling.net/scrap-metal-prices/ and are updated regularly. The yard is open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM.
Can I drop off tires in McMinnville?
Not at either of these two facilities. Warren County runs a dedicated tire drop-off at 1186 Belmont Drive in McMinnville, open Wednesdays 7 AM–2 PM. Residents get up to 8 tires per year free; additional tires cost $2 (passenger), $6 (truck), or $15 (tractor).
Does CFC Recycling accept glass or paper at the McMinnville location?
Yes. In addition to metals, CFC's public drop-off area accepts newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, and all colors of glass bottles and jars. Payment or fee details for those materials are not published — contact CFC at (931) 454-2222 for specifics.