How to get rid of household hazardous waste in McMinn County
Take it to the Athens Recycling Center. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.
Athens Recycling Center
Recycling and household hazardous waste
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m. to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- The City of Athens posts the Recycling Center’s hours as 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The state’s hazardous waste page lists 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
118 Rocky Mount Road, Athens, TN 37303
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- It takes household chemicals such as pesticides, solvents and paint thinner, gasoline and kerosene, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, and aerosols.
- It doesn’t take latex paint, ammunition, fireworks, smoke detectors, medicines, or unlabeled chemicals.
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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