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Household hazardous waste facility

City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility

1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921

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Plan your visit

Operator
City of Knoxville
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Wed 7-11:45 a.m.; Sat 8-11:45 a.m.; closed Sunday
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Oil-based paint only (up to 20 gallons per day); latex paint is not accepted — dry it and put it in the trash.
  • Limit: Up to 100 pounds of HHW per day; no containers over 5 gallons.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Lead-acid, lithium and rechargeable batteries only; no alkaline.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Limit: Three computer systems per visit; charges apply over the limit.

Other electronics

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Tech devices such as computer accessories, cell phones, chargers and string lights; no TVs or other non-tech devices.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921, phone 865-215-6710. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; Wednesday 7-11:45 a.m.; Saturday 8-11:45 a.m.; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no fee to drop off accepted household hazardous waste; businesses, nonprofits and churches must contract privately. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may bring up to 20 gallons of oil-based paint and up to 100 pounds of HHW per day; no containers over 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid, lithium and rechargeable batteries are accepted (no alkaline). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer systems are accepted, limit three per visit (charges apply over the limit). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics such as computer systems and accessories, cell phones, chargers and string lights are accepted; no TVs or other non-tech devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only oil-based paint is accepted (20-gallon daily limit); latex paint is not accepted and should be solidified for the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since March 2018 latex paint is no longer accepted; solidify it at home and put it in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Lead-acid, lithium and rechargeable batteries may be brought to the Solid Waste Facility for recycling free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
    • Residents of Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby counties may also use the permanent HHW site in their county. Checked October 26, 2026.

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