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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Anderson County

The Blockhouse Valley Center takes oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and antifreeze, but no other hazardous waste, such as solvents, gasoline, or diesel fuel. For those, use one of the state’s collection days.

Blockhouse Valley Center

No hazardous waste

Hours
Monday to Friday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd, Clinton, TN 37716

The street number is from the state’s list of county tire sites. The county’s page gives only the road.

Get directionsCall the center: 865-463-6845

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Anderson County: Solid Waste / Recycling; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Tennessee’s collection days

One-day drop-offs the state holds around Tennessee each spring and fall. Households only. No business, school, or farm waste. Any Tennessee resident can use any county’s collection. Coming up in the counties we cover:

  • Sat Oct. 17Dickson CountyDickson County Fairgrounds, Dickson9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat Oct. 17Jefferson CountyJefferson County Landfill, Dandridge8 a.m. to noon
  • Sat Oct. 17Sumner CountyMoss Wright Park, Goodlettsville8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

They don’t take paint, electronics, or alkaline batteries. Ask your county about paint and electronics. Alkaline batteries can go in the regular trash.

All collection days, and what they take

From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s 2026 mobile hazardous waste collection schedule.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

Source: Anderson County: Solid Waste / Recycling

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