TN Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Dates change. Check with your county before you go. Events can be moved or cancelled for weather. Hours, limits and residency rules are set by each county or city.

Year-round drop-off sites

TDEC says residents of Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby counties can use their county's permanent site. TDEC also lists 7 temporary HHW containers open year-round to all Tennessee residents.

Ezell Pike Convenience Center (Metro Nashville)

3254 Ezell Pk, Nashville, TN 37211 · Davidson County
Type
Permanent HHW drop-off
Hours
—
Who
Metro Nashville residents
Limits
No fee. Up to 15 gallons or 100 pounds of household hazardous waste.
Phone
615-862-5000
Accepted: Metro lists adhesives, antifreeze, rechargeable and automobile batteries, bleach, brake fluid, car wax and cleaners, caulk, CFLs and fluorescent tubes, cooking grease, detergent, drain opener, gasoline, household cleaners, insecticide, lead-acid batteries, lighter fluid, mercury thermometers, mothballs, motor oil, oil-based paint, and more.
Source: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/waste-services/convenience-centers/household-hazardous-waste
Last verified: 2026-10-21

City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (inside the Solid Waste Facility)

1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921 · Knox County
Type
Permanent HHW drop-off
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:00 AM–3:45 PM; Wed 7:00 AM–11:45 AM; Sat 8:00 AM–11:45 AM; Sun closed (Solid Waste Facility hours)
Who
County residents (TDEC says residents of Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby may use their county's permanent site)
Limits
—
Phone
865-215-6710
Accepted: Usable HHW in original containers may be set aside for free reuse by residents who sign a waiver.
Source: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/public_service/waste_and_resources_management/household_hazardous_waste
Last verified: 2026-10-21

Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Street address not shown on source page · map (from source) · Hamilton County
Type
Permanent HHW drop-off
Hours
Tue–Sat 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Who
Tennessee residents (state-issued driver's license showing TN residency required)
Limits
15 gallons or 150 pounds per household. Residential only.
Phone
(423) 643-6311
Accepted: Adhesives, gasoline, oil-based paint, starter fluids, A/C refrigerants, fire extinguishers, oven cleaners, thermostats, carburetor cleaners, fungicides, paint remover/thinner, wet and dry cell batteries, compact fluorescent tubes, pesticides, grease and rust solvents, computer electronics, wood and metal cleaners, propane tanks (30 lb max), herbicides, drain openers, wood preservatives, smoke detectors, insecticides, motor oil and vehicle fluids, kerosene.
Not accepted: Ammunition, radioactive waste, medical waste, explosives, biological waste, unidentifiable waste, non-computer electronics, latex paint, commercial hazardous waste.
Source: https://chattanooga.gov/services/waste-recycling/hazardous-household-waste
Last verified: 2026-10-21

Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

2101 West Jackson Street, Cookeville, TN · Putnam County
Type
Permanent HHW drop-off
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Who
County residents (TDEC says residents of Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby may use their county's permanent site)
Limits
—
Phone
931-400-0622
Source: https://putnamcountytn.gov/node/478
Last verified: 2026-10-21

Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

6305 Haley Road, Memphis, TN 38134 · Shelby County
Type
Permanent HHW drop-off
Hours
Tue, Thu, Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)
Who
Shelby County residents only (car tag and ZIP checked; military exception)
Limits
100 pounds per vehicle every 30 days. Electronics: one monitor, one keyboard, one computer per family every 30 days. Bring items in a clear tote or box.
Phone
(901) 222-7729
Accepted: Oil-based paint; computer screens, monitors and keyboards; see the county's acceptable-products list.
Not accepted: Latex paint, televisions, commercial/business waste.
Source: https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/439/Household-Hazardous-Waste
Last verified: 2026-10-21