How to get rid of an old appliance in Knox County
Washers, dryers, stoves, and other metal appliances go in the scrap metal area at any convenience center, free. Refrigerators, freezers, and anything else with refrigerant aren’t accepted there; the City of Knoxville Transfer Station takes them for a fee.
Carter Convenience Center
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.
8815 Asheville Hwy
Just east off Asheville Highway at the Andrew Johnson Highway split
Rules for appliances
- Fee
- Free at convenience centers
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Knox County residents only. Paid. Residents and businesses.
- Washers, dryers, stoves, water heaters, dishwashers, and microwaves go in the scrap metal area at any convenience center.
- Convenience centers don’t take refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, or anything else that holds refrigerant.
- The City of Knoxville Transfer Station takes appliances with refrigerant for $85 per ton ($1 minimum). Appliances without refrigerant are free there. A scrap metal company may also take them.
Other places that take appliances
- Dutchtown Convenience Center10618 Dutchtown Road
- Halls Convenience Center3608 Neal Drive
- John Sevier Convenience Center1950 W. Governor John Sevier Highway
- Karns Convenience Center6930 Karns Crossing Lane
- Powell Convenience Center7311 Morton View Lane
- Tazewell Pike/Gibbs Convenience Center7201 Tazewell Pike
- City of Knoxville Transfer Station1033 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921
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