Recycling Center Locations and Information
UT Recycling 24/7 Drop Off: 2121 Stephenson Drive dock 24
South Knoxville: 225 W. Moody Ave.
Downtown: 227 Willow Ave.
East Knoxville: 210 Alice St.
North Knoxville: 5412 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
West Knoxville: 341 Park Village Rd.
Convenience Centers
Karns: 6930 Karns Crossing Lane
Dutchtown: 10618 Dutchtown Road
Powell: 7311 Morton View Lane
Halls: 3608 Neal Drive
Tazewell Pike: 7201 Tazewell Pike
Carter: 8815 Asheville Hwy.
John Sevier: 1950 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy.
Utilize For-hire Company
Solid Waste Management Facility: 1033 Elm St.
Composting Services:
Recyclable Materials FAQ
Questions about recycling in Knoxville? Wondering about hazardous waste removal? You came to the right place! We often get asked about the materials that are eligible for recycling. Here’s what you need to know:
+ Glass
You can no longer recycle glass in your curbside bin, but you can bring it to one of the city of Knoxville’s 5 recycling centers. See the blue icons on the map above to find the nearest city drop-off recycling center.
+ Pizza Boxes
Yes, the whole box is now recyclable even with grease stains. Just remove food crumbs and liners.
+ Lids on or off?
You are encouraged to keep the lids, bottle tops, etc. on your materials.
+ Plastic Grocery Bags
Yes, but only if you bring them back to the bag recycling receptacles at the grocery store. Never put thin plastic sheeting (grocery bags, plastic wrap, etc.) into your personal or recycling center bin.
+ Aluminum Foil and Pie Pans
No. Aluminum foil often contains too much food contamination for recycling centers to accept.
+ Disposable Coffee Cups
No. These contain both paper and a plastic coating, so they are a mixed product that cannot be recycled. Avoid disposable coffee cups by bringing your own travel mug when ordering coffee.
+ Milk or Juice Cartons
No. Cartons are lined with a waxy plastic coating and cannot be recycled in Knoxville.
+ Frozen Food Boxes
No. Frozen food boxes are lined with plastic to protect the paper box underneath from condensation. This mixed product cannot be recycled.
+ Household Hazards
For more information about houshold hazards, click here.
Have other questions about recycling in your community?
Contact us at 865-521-6957 or email info@keepknoxvillebeautiful.org!
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