How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Putnam County
Take it to the Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead. Limit: oil-based paint: 5 gallons a week.
Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Nothing is accepted unless staff are there. Waste from Putnam County only.
| Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
2101-A West Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Oil-based paint: 5 gallons a week
- Residency
- Nothing is accepted unless staff are there. Waste from Putnam County only.
- It takes flammable, corrosive, and reactive materials, cleaners and solvents, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, aerosols, pesticides and herbicides, pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent tubes up to 8 feet.
- It doesn’t take latex paint, car batteries, antifreeze, used oil or filters, medical sharps or medicines, ammunition, explosives, or business waste.
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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