How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Lawrence County

Lawrence County doesn’t take household hazardous waste year-round, though the transfer station takes paint, used oil, and batteries. The state holds collection days at the transfer station (March 28 in 2026), which the county announces through local media.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Not posted. Call ahead.

Tennessee’s collection days

One-day drop-offs the state holds around Tennessee each spring and fall. Households only. No business, school, or farm waste. Any Tennessee resident can use any county’s collection. Coming up in the counties we cover:

Sat Oct. 24Hawkins CountyHawkins County Recycling Center, Rogersville9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sat Oct. 24Madison CountyCity of Jackson Public Services Complex, Jackson9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

They don’t take paint, electronics, or alkaline batteries. Ask your county about paint and electronics. Alkaline batteries can go in the regular trash.

All collection days, and what they take

From the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s 2026 mobile hazardous waste collection schedule.

Household hazardous waste in other counties

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

Sources: Lawrence County: Solid Waste; TDEC: 2026 mobile hazardous waste collection schedule

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