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How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Cheatham County

No Cheatham County site takes hazardous materials, except oil-based paint at the Sam’s Creek Road facility. The state held a mobile collection in Ashland City on Oct. 10, 2026.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Cheatham County’s solid waste page says no site takes hazardous materials. Its paint flyer says the Sam’s Creek Road facility takes oil-based paint Tuesday through Friday.

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. 24Hawkins CountyHawkins County Recycling Center, Rogersville9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sat Oct. 24Madison CountyCity of Jackson Public Services Complex, Jackson9 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

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

Sources: Cheatham County: Solid Waste; Cheatham County: Got paint? (Operation Cheatham Recycles); TDEC: 2026 mobile hazardous waste collection schedule

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