Skip to content
where to toss it

How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Roane County

Roane County doesn’t take hazardous waste year-round. It hosts the state’s hazardous waste collection day each spring.

Rules for household hazardous waste

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • The county says to check its page as spring approaches for the next date.

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.

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.

Source: Roane County: Solid Waste & Recycling

Something different at the gate? Tell us what changed.