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TV Recycling in Knoxville, TN

The Elm Street Solid Waste Facility takes TVs for a fee, Knox County centers accept them as trash, and the Habitat ReStore takes TVs under five years old.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a TV in Knoxville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KnoxvilleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your TV and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Knoxville Solid Waste Facility – Transfer StationDrop-off · 1033 Elm Street, KnoxvilleOpen to everyoneFees apply
    Where

    1033 Elm Street
    Knoxville, TN 37921

    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

    Cost & rules

    Televisions

    AcceptedFees apply
    • Disposal fee applies (garbage rate $85 per ton, minimum $1); call 865-215-6700 to confirm.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStoreDrop-off · 1511 Downtown West Blvd., KnoxvilleOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    1511 Downtown West Blvd.
    Knoxville, TN 37919

    Hours

    Donations Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Televisions

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Must be in good working condition; staff make the final decision.
    • Less than five years old.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Knox County Convenience CentersCounty service · Knox CountyKnox County residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Seven free, self-service drop-off centers for Knox County residents' household trash, bulky waste and recycling: Carter (8815 Asheville Hwy), Dutchtown (10618 Dutchtown Rd), Halls (3608 Neal Dr), John Sevier (1950 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy), Karns (6930 Karns Crossing Ln), Powell (7311 Morton View Ln) and Tazewell Pike/Gibbs (7201 Tazewell Pike). Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. The Census geocoder places the centers it matched in unincorporated Knox County (Halls and Powell CDPs), outside Knoxville city limits. Phone 865-215-5865.

    Cost & rules
    • Accepted as trash (not recycled) in the blue compactors, if you can lift the TV into the compactor box yourself.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Note whether it’s a flat screen or an older CRT (tube) set; many programs price them differently.
  2. Ask whether a cracked screen or broken glass changes the price or handling.
  3. Confirm the total cost, including any visit fee, before you load it.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • There are no fees to use Knox County Convenience Centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The centers are only for Knox County residents bringing their own residential waste and recycling; businesses, rental-property waste and contractors are sent to paid facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • Waste from outside Knox County is not accepted; users need a Knox license plate or proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
    • Televisions are accepted as trash in the blue compactors if the user can place them into the compactor box. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Since September 1, 2026, garbage and construction debris cost $85 per ton (minimum fee $1, cards only, no cash). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Residents and businesses can dispose of a wide variety of materials at the Solid Waste Facility, which houses the Transfer Station and the HHW Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
    • Air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers and TVs are not HHW but can be disposed of at the Solid Waste Facility for a fee. 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.
  • Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.
    • Goodwill cannot accept televisions, mattresses, box springs, Freon items such as refrigerators, paint, tires or large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate (opens in new tab) · Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    • The ReStore accepts furniture, large and small electric appliances, and electronic equipment and televisions less than five years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All donated items must be in good working condition; staff have the final decision. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free donation pickup can be scheduled online or by calling 865-690-4214. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
    • Computers and televisions can often be recycled through the local solid waste department or a private recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.

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