How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Maury County
Every convenience center takes paint, batteries, and electronics free. Other household hazardous waste waits for the county’s yearly collection day at 1233 Lawson White Drive, open to any Tennessee resident (Sept. 19 in 2026).
Bear Creek Collection Center
Maury County residents only. Bring proof of residency.
| Monday to Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
1984 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Maury County residents only. Bring proof of residency.
Other places that take household hazardous waste
- Carters Creek Collection Center314 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
- Fountain Heights Collection Center1406 Fountain Heights Road, Columbia, TN 38401
- Gravel Hill Collection Center2100 Gravel Hill Road, Columbia, TN 38401
- Hwy 7 Collection Center1093 New Hwy 7, Columbia, TN 38401
- Hwy 31 Collection CenterAddress not posted
- Mt. Pleasant Collection Center450 Arrow Mines Road, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
- Shouse Collection Center3333 New Hwy 7, Santa Fe, TN 38482
- Tindell Collection Center2481 Tindell Lane, Columbia, TN 38401
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. 17Dickson CountyDickson County Fairgrounds, Dickson9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat Oct. 17Jefferson CountyJefferson County Landfill, Dandridge8 a.m. to noon
- Sat Oct. 17Sumner CountyMoss Wright Park, Goodlettsville8 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.
Household hazardous waste in other counties
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