Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.
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Red Bank Recycling Center
4851B Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415
Mon & Wed, Sat 8am - 4pm
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Scenic City Recycling
504 W Manning St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Chattanooga Converter Core
3500 N Hawthorne St Ste 110, Chattanooga, TN 37406-0017
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Overlooked Materials
951 S Watkins St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Scenic City Recycling
2863 Suck Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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Smurfit Westrock Chattanooga Recycling Plant
2900 Home Dr Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37410
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SA Recycling
980 W 19th St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
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Orange Grove Center
4722 Lake Hills Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37416
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Orange Grove Center-Residences
409 Bluebird Cir, Chattanooga, TN 37412
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Radius Recycling
100 Workman Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37410
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Standifer Gap Recycling Center
7625 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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City Of Chattanooga Recycle Center
5955 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-3502
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Chattanooga Waste Inc
3712 Ringgold Rd PMB 169, Chattanooga, TN 37412-1638
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Good to know
Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?
Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.
How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?
Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.
Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?
Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.