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How to get rid of an old appliance in McMinn County

Take it to the McMinn County Landfill or the Athens Recycling Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of two places in McMinn County that take appliances. The rest are listed below.

McMinn County Landfill

Charged by weight

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on holidays. The county doesn’t list which ones, so call ahead near a holiday.

391 County Road 750, Athens, TN 37303

Get directionsCall the center: 423-745-3244

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

Sources: McMinn County: County Landfill; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for appliances

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Have the Freon, cooling lines, and compressor taken out of air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators first. Both places require it.

Other places that take appliances

Appliances in other counties

Sources: McMinn County: County Landfill; City of Athens: Recycle Center guidelines

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