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How to get rid of old paint in Cheatham County

The Sam’s Creek Road facility takes oil-based paint Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No site takes latex paint: dry it out with cat litter, sawdust, or a store-bought hardener and put it in the trash.

Sam’s Creek Road Convenience and Recycling Center

Wheel tax sticker or proof of county property

Hours
Monday to Saturday7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Hours are in Central time.
  • Cheatham County’s solid waste page links only the county offices’ holiday closings, so call 615-792-7538 before a holiday trip.

2791 Sam’s Creek Road, Pegram, TN 37143

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: Cheatham County: Solid Waste; Cheatham County: Got paint? (Operation Cheatham Recycles)

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Wheel tax sticker or proof of county property.
  • 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.

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