Recycling in Knox County is voluntary, not mandatory. Residents drop recyclables free at Convenience Centers, which take plastic bottles/jugs labeled #1 and #2, mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal, and more. No plastic bags, Styrofoam, or food waste in recycling bins.
Knox County's recycling program is voluntary and drop-off based. Per the county, participation is voluntary and residents mostly express a desire to 'do the right thing,' which keeps contamination rates lower. Convenience Centers accept plastic bottles and jugs labeled #1 and #2 (no Styrofoam, foamy plastic, plastic bags, or bagged recyclables), mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal, car and motorcycle batteries, propane cylinders, auto waste, tires, fluorescent bulbs, cooking oil, textiles, electronics, and carpet at select locations. Residents are asked not to put plastic bags, Styrofoam, or food waste in plastic recycling bins because they damage sorting equipment and contaminate other recyclables.
Recycling is voluntary, so there is no penalty for not recycling; contaminated loads (bags, Styrofoam, food waste) may be rejected or diverted to trash.
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