Knox County does not provide curbside pickup of any waste or recycling. Unincorporated residents either haul household waste free to one of the county's Convenience Centers or contract with a private hauler for curbside service.
Knox County Solid Waste operates a network of self-service Convenience Centers rather than a curbside program. Per the county, 'Knox County does not provide curbside pickup of any waste or recycling'; residents wanting curbside collection must pay a commercial waste company. Convenience Centers are self-service household waste and recycling drop-off facilities with no fees to use them for Knox County residents. They operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and are closed Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays. Centers are only available to residents of Knox County, who may need proof of residency. City of Knoxville residents receive municipal curbside collection instead.
Improper use of Convenience Centers, or illegal dumping in lieu of proper disposal, can result in loss of privileges and prosecution; report issues to Solid Waste at 865-215-JUNK (5865).
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