Hamblen County Recycles!

Class I Permitted Waste

Municipal Solid Waste: household waste, food waste, glass, cans, wastepaper, clothing, litter (must be in bags), ashes and general refuse.

Dead Animals and Carcasses: Businesses must have a special waste permit from the State of Tennessee to dispose of byproduct or animal waste. (link to state for permit) CN-1051 Special Waste Approval (1).pdf

Bulk Waste: furniture, mattresses, appliances.

Construction Waste: demolition, remodeling, rocks/gravel, brick, soil, wood, concrete, and shingles.

Yard Waste: brush, logs, tree limbs, leaves and grass clippings.

Industrial Waste: All waste peculiar to industrial, manufacturing or processing plants.

Used Oil: (10 gallon limit per year from residentials), Diesel fuel and kerosene

Vehicle or lawnmower Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D etc. batteries can go in the regular trash).

Household Paint: Latex, Oil and Water-based.

Recyclables: plastics, aluminum, steel, metal, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, computers, and tv’s (Glass is no longer considered a recyclable).

Tires: Disposal fees apply for tires.

Sludge and Special Waste: Businesses must have a special waste permit from the State of Tennessee to dispose of sludge and special waste. (link to state for permit) CN-1051 Special Waste Approval (1).pdf

Class III Permitted Waste

Construction Demolition Waste: demolition, remodeling, rocks/gravel, brick, soil, wood, concrete, and shingles.

Yard Waste: brush, logs, tree limbs, leaves and grass clippings.

Bulk Waste: furniture and mattresses.