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Recycling Centers in Knoxville, TN

14 of the 74 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Knoxville are drop-off recycling centers.

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.

  1. Scott Recycling

    5049 S National Dr Ste B, Knoxville, TN 37914

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Knox County Carter Recycling/Convenience Center

    8815 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924

    Buys scrap metal
  3. eCycle of Knoxville

    3009 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917-5136

  4. Ecyclers USA

    5049 S National Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914-6516

  5. Tetra Recycling

    2210 Sycamore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37921

  6. Goodwill Donation Center

    Food City Shopping Center, Knoxville, TN 37932

  7. Smurfit Westrock Knoxville Recycling

    1323 Proctor St, Knoxville, TN 37921

  8. SA Recycling

    1202 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920

  9. SA Recycling

    5205 N National Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914-6514

  10. Recycling Center City of Knoxville

    341 Park Village Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923

  11. Liberty Tire Recycling LLC

    1700 Transport Lane, Knoxville, TN 37924

  12. Rastec Llc

    4652 Fennel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912-4107

  13. S P Recycling Co

    2824 Hoitt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-4845

  14. Goodwill Donation Center

    Knoxville, TN 37920

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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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.