Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Plan your visit
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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 conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Oil-based paint only; latex paint is not accepted (solidify it and put it in household trash).
- Limit: 5 gallons per week.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Rechargeable batteries only; no alkaline or automotive batteries.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling
- The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is at 2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501, phone (931) 400-0622. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; nothing is accepted without staff present. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted: oil-based paint (5-gallon limit per week) and rechargeable batteries (no alkaline), among other household hazardous products. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: latex paint, automotive batteries, antifreeze and used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling only accepts waste generated in Putnam County. Checked October 26, 2026.
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