Household Hazardous Waste

Anti-Freeze:

Spectra Recycling

Batteries: All types; lead acid, disposable, rechargeable

Retail Outlets

Electronic Waste: Computers, TV (small fee), Printers, Radios and more.

Cell Phones: Delete all personal information before recycling

Waste Not Want Not Thrift Store

Flourescent Light Bulbs:

Spectra Recycling

Freon:

Blount County Landfill

Paint:

Oil Based - Spectra Recycling

Latex/Water Based - Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Landfill

*Latex paint should be dried in can, or solidified with mortar mix, kitty litter, sand or soil. If not dried - Spectra Environmental Group

Phamaceuticals/Home Medical Waste:

City of Knoxville

*Needles should be placed in puncture proof plastic sealable containers.

Propane Tanks:

Blount County Landfill

*Camping or grill type only

Pesticides/Herbicides/Insecticides/Cleaners:

Blount County Landfill *Residual quantities only

*Spectra Recycling collects all Household Hazardous Waste items, although they do charge a small fee at drop off.

Contact Charlene DeSha at 681-4809 or keepblo@earthlink.net for more information.