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Grainger County Recycling Center

Grainger County residents only

Hours
Monday to Tuesday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday to Saturday8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on some holidays. The county’s holiday schedule isn’t online right now, so call ahead near a holiday.

2458 Narrow Valley Road, Rutledge, TN 37861

Get directionsCall the center: 865-828-4881

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

Sources: Grainger County: Department of Sanitation; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites; TDEC: Household hazardous waste program

Run by Grainger County Department of Sanitation.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Grainger County that takes tires, mattresses, and household hazardous waste.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Grainger County rules

  • The county’s sanitation services are for Grainger County residents only. Garbage, waste, and tires from outside the county aren’t accepted.
  • The Recycling Center on Narrow Valley Road also takes old furniture, mattresses, and tires, with bins for scrap metal and aluminum. It doesn’t take wood or brush.

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