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The following centers are open 24/7. For more info call 311 or visit Knoxville City’s Recycling Site.
| Location | Aluminum Cans | Cardboard | Glass Bottles | Mixed Paper | Plastics 1-7 | Steel Cans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain City “Old” Kroger
Zip Code 37918 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Western Ave. Kroger
Zip Code 37921 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bearden Kroger
Zip Code 37919 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cedar Bluff
Zip Code 37923 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| East Knoxville
Zip Code 37914 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bearden Food City
Zip Code 37919 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alcoa Hwy Food City
Zip Code 37920 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Downtown
Zip Code 37902 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vestal
Zip Code 37920 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Explanation of Recyclables:
#1-#7 plastic containers (Must have a recycle logo labeled on container)
Examples of plastics taken at the centers: Plastic grocery bags, heavy plastic wrap such the type that comes over paper towels or toilet paper, plastic straws, blue or other colored plastics or bags with the recycling triangles, thin plastic wrap such as syran wrap, plastic bottle lids with no triangle, plastic clear storage bags and trash bags such as Hefty, Glad etc. Please rinse out all containers
Examples of what plastics cannot be taken: Mixed containers such as those for nuts that have some plastic and some paper board and are difficult to separate, Styrofoam even with the recycling triangle, Styrofoam peanuts.
mixed paper
Examples of paper taken at the centers: Any type of material that is 100 percent paper including phone books, catalogs, magazines,white and colored ledger paper, white and colored note pad paper and stationary, copy paper, NRC forms, sticky notes, envelopes with or without plastic windows, fax paper, manila folders, hanging folders (remove metal bands), paperboard such as cereal boxes, tissue boxes, shredded paper, etc., and paper bags.
All locations are open from Mon – Fri 8am-6pm and Sat. 7am-3pm
| Location | Aluminum Cans | Cardboard | Glass Bottles | Mixed Paper | Plastics 1-7 | Steel Cans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter 8815 Asheville Highway |
Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dutchtown
10618 Dutchtown Rd |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Forks of the River 3106 Water Plant Rd. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Halls
3608 Neal Rd. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| John Servier 1810 John Sevier Hwy. View Map |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Karns
6818 Oak Ridge Hwy. |
Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Powell 301 West Beaver Creek |
Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tazewell Pk
7128 Tazewell Pk. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Along with the above list of items, each center will accept various large waste items such as grills, batteries, etc.
Lisa says:
July 13, 2009 at 3:41 pmI have a old fax/copier. Where would be the best place in West Knoxville to dispose of it?
Education says:
July 16, 2009 at 11:16 amLisa, I don’t know of anywhere in West Knoxville that is a permanent location for recycling electronics. Every January the city/county puts on a E-cycle event. Watch for information regarding that closer to that time. Infomation is available at Plug-In To Your Community’s web site.
Laura says:
May 14, 2010 at 12:01 pmStaples and Best Buy recycle printers/computers/copiers. They should be able to take it for you.
Milo says:
April 12, 2010 at 1:55 pmYou can drop off electronics at the main center on Elm St. They also take hazardous materials.
Marion says:
August 18, 2009 at 2:49 pmI am trying to find out where to take styrofoam for recycling here in Knoxville. Please advise.
Education says:
August 27, 2009 at 3:38 pmMarion,
We are looking to start a styrofoam recycling program here at KRC soon, we are just working out the details. Currently, all of Knoxville’s styrofoam goes to the landfill. We encourage you to do everything you can to not use styrofoam products. Check back soon for more information on our new program!
Thank you!
Jan says:
February 9, 2010 at 6:34 pmWhere can I take two liter bottles and other plastic cola and water bottles? Does the Kroger on Clinton Hwy in Powell function as a drop off? Thanks.
Education says:
March 22, 2010 at 10:06 amAll plastic 1-7 can be recycled at any one of the convenience centers located all around town. For a complete list, download the Recycling Guide (on the homepage). It’s a great resource with the centers listed by location and what they’ll accept!
kim says:
October 12, 2010 at 10:54 amI have a 60 inch rear projection television that is not in working condition. where can I take this to be properly disposed of in a timely fashion.
Thanks,
Kim
Education says:
October 14, 2010 at 9:14 amThere are a couple of options. One is a company called 5R Processors and the other is Southeast Recycling.