Knox County residents only, household waste only. Bring proof of residency (lease or utility bill) if your plates are not Knox County. Limit one 5x8 pickup or trailer load of trash per household per day. No businesses (recycling excepted).
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Tire
Limited4 car or light-truck tires per household per year, with or without rim; no large truck tires.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Not acceptedRefrigerators, freezers and window A/C units go to the county/city HHW facility.
Electronics
Not acceptedElectronics drop-off is at Dutchtown, Halls, John Sevier and Karns.
Paint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
LimitedSmall DIY demolition debris only; no block, brick, sand, gravel or shingles.
Item price: call to confirm
Concrete
Not acceptedScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Free |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Free |
| Car load | Free |
No fee to Knox County residents; centers are tax funded.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Knox County residents only, household waste only. Bring proof of residency (lease or utility bill) if your plates are not Knox County. Limit one 5x8 pickup or trailer load of trash per household per day. No businesses (recycling excepted).
ID required: Yes
Appointment required: No
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri | 8:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Sat | 7:00 am–3:00 pm |
Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. Gates close promptly; may close early for weather or full containers.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Refrigerators, freezers and window A/C units
- Liquid paint
- Block, brick, gravel, sand
- Roofing shingles and asphalt
- Large truck tires
- Business waste
Free options
Free for Knox County residents; unlimited recycling.
More in Knox County
Dutchtown Convenience Center ↗
Free minimumResidents only · Knoxville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowJohn Sevier Convenience Center ↗
Free minimumResidents only · Knoxville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowHalls Convenience Center ↗
Free minimumResidents only · Knoxville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowKarns Convenience Center ↗
Free minimumResidents only · Knoxville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowPowell Convenience Center ↗
Free minimumResidents only · Powell
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Knox County Solid Waste: Centers ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Knox County Solid Waste FAQs ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026