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City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Households only. No businesses.

Hours
Monday to Tuesday7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Thursday to Friday7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
SundayClosed
  • 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

Get directionsCall the center: 865-215-6710

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

Sources: City of Knoxville: Household Hazardous Waste Facility; Knox County: Problem and household hazardous waste; City of Knoxville: Transfer Station

Run by City of Knoxville.

What it takes

It’s the only place in Knox County that takes some paint and household hazardous waste.

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

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