Knox County convenience centers and dump hours
Convenience centers are what most people call the dump. This page covers seven convenience centers, the City of Knoxville Transfer Station, and the City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Some are run by the City of Knoxville, not the county. Each one’s hours are posted below, with the rules that apply.
Convenience centers
- The convenience centers are only for Knox County residents bringing their own household waste and recycling.
- There’s no fee to use the convenience centers.
- Household trash is limited to one standard 5x8 pickup load per household per day. Heaping loads and very large trailers are turned away.
- There’s no limit on recycling.
- Waste from businesses, nonprofits, rental properties, and contractors’ paid jobs isn’t accepted. Those loads get sent to paid disposal sites.
- Attendants check license plates. If yours aren’t Knox County plates, bring something official with your name and street address, like a lease or a utility, phone, or cable bill.
All seven convenience centers
Knox County residents only
| Monday to Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Gates close right at closing time. The county asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Centers may close early for bad weather, power outages, or full containers.
- Carter8815 Asheville HwyDirections to Carter Convenience Center
- Dutchtown10618 Dutchtown RoadDirections to Dutchtown Convenience Center
- Halls3608 Neal DriveDirections to Halls Convenience Center
- John Sevier1950 W. Governor John Sevier HighwayDirections to John Sevier Convenience Center
- Karns6930 Karns Crossing LaneDirections to Karns Convenience Center
- Powell7311 Morton View LaneDirections to Powell Convenience Center
- Tazewell Pike/Gibbs7201 Tazewell PikeDirections to Tazewell Pike/Gibbs Convenience Center
Transfer stations
City of Knoxville Transfer Station
Paid. Residents and businesses.
| Monday to Tuesday | 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| Thursday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Closed on some holidays. The City marks them only on a PDF calendar, so call ahead near a holiday.
- The City of Knoxville’s transfer station page says Free for City Residents day is the first Saturday of each month, and also says Saturdays are free for City residents.
- Credit or debit card only. No cash and no American Express.
- On Free for City Residents days, County residents and businesses can’t use it. Call before a Saturday trip.
1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921
Hazardous waste drop-offs
City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Households only. No businesses.
| Monday to Tuesday | 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| Thursday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Closed on some holidays. The City marks them only on a PDF calendar, so call ahead near a holiday.
- Everyone drives across the scale on the way in.
1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921
What to do with…
Questions? Knox County Solid Waste answers at 865-215-5865.
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