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About This Location

The Bedford County El Bethel Convenience and Recycling Center on US-41A North in Shelbyville serves county residents with free drop-off recycling and waste disposal Monday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard (flattened)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Newspaper and mixed paper
✓ Plastic (#1 and #2)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Used motor oil
✓ Batteries (automotive and household)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial or contractor waste (state law — household use only)
✕ Hazardous waste (beyond accepted used oil)
✕ Tires (dedicated tire collection center charges $2/tire)

Fees

  • Tires (at dedicated tire site, not this location) — $2.00 per tire

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can businesses or contractors drop off materials at this Bedford County convenience center?

No. Tennessee state law restricts these county convenience centers to household garbage and recyclables only. Commercial haulers and contractors are not permitted to use the site.

Is the center open on Sundays?

No. The El Bethel center is open Monday through Saturday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays.

Does Bedford County accept tires at this location?

Tires are handled at a separate dedicated tire collection site, not at this convenience center. A fee of $2.00 per tire applies at that site. Call Bedford County Solid Waste for the current tire site location.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1760 US-41A, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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City / State
Shelbyville, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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