Problem Wastes & Restrictions
There are some materials that are not accepted at the drop-off centers, not accepted at certain locations or accepted with limits.
Knox County operates eight drop-off centers throughout the county. Each center offers comprehensive recycling options. Knox County residents may drop off as much recycling as they wish.
We limit non-recyclable household waste to one standard 5x8 pickup per household per day. Heaping loads and very large trailers WILL be turned away. If you have a large amount of waste that exceeds the daily limit you will have to dispose of your waste the same as a commercial waste generator.
- I just want information on RECYCLING
- I want information on DO IT YOURSELF demolition waste
- FAQ/Policy/Rules/Laws
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop-off centers will be closed on specific holidays. Please refer to the Holiday Schedule, or call 865-215-5865 for more information.
Click on links below for drop-off locations and directions:
- Carter
8815 Asheville Hwy
(Just east off of Asheville Highway and the Andrew Johnson Highway Split) - Dutchtown
10618 Dutchtown Road
(Easy access from Lovell Rd or Pellissippi Parkway) - Forks of the River
3106 Water Plant Road (Take Asbury Road off John Sevier Highway, go left on South National Drive, go left again on Water Plant Road)
- Halls
3608 Neal Road
(A few hundred yards past Kmart)
The Halls facility will accept yard waste for a modest fee
- John Sevier
1950 W. Governor John Sevier Highway
(at Twin Creek Rd area between Alcoa Highway and Chapman Highway)
- Karns
6818 Oak Ridge Hwy
(On Western Ave between Schaad Road and Ball Road) - Powell
7311 Morton View Lane
(Just east of the railroad tracks on Emory Road in Powell) - Tazewell Pike / Gibbs
7201 Tazewell Pike
(Just south of Emory Road)
Household Hazardous Waste (map -click here) - 1033 Elm Street
(off of Baxter Ave.)
This facility is managed by the City of Knoxville. For more information on hours of operation please contact HHW directly at 865-215-6700.
