How to get rid of household hazardous waste in Sullivan County
The transfer stations take used oil, antifreeze, batteries, household fluorescent bulbs, and oil-based paint as space allows. For other household chemicals, use the state’s hazardous waste collection days, held every year in Sullivan and neighboring counties.
Kingsport Transfer Station
Household garbage, bulky items, appliances, and tires
| Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., then noon to 3:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday to Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Sullivan County’s Solid Waste page says the Kingsport Transfer Station opens at 7:30. The department’s information sheet says 8:00.
1921 Brookside Lane, Kingsport, TN 37660
Rules for household hazardous waste
- Fee
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Not posted. Call ahead.
Other places that take household hazardous waste
- Bristol Transfer Station804 Raytheon Road, Bristol, TN 37620
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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