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Knoxville Recycling

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Knoxville Community Pages

NEW! Knoxville Recycling Community Pages

Recycling in Knoxville has never been easier or more convenient.

Citizens and corporate members of our community have multiple options, most of which are provided by the City of Knoxville's recycling vendor, Waste Connections of TN.


Have a great Knox-Area recycling idea, story or event?
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The recycling services provided by Waste Connections include:

Residential Curb-side pick up

WC picks up every other week on designated days in Knoxville City, Knox County and other surrounding areas. County residents get more information on curbside pick up here, and City residents can call 865.522.0078 to sign up over the phone.

Waste Connections offers single or multiple recycling bin pick up, with source separated or single stream options, and they offer green waste recycling programs as well.

Commercial Recycling Services

Recycling services for commercial customers include the following options:

  • Container sizes of one cubic yard to eight cubic yards
  • Source separated or single stream collection programs
  • Waste minimization programs
  • Recyclable Processing Operations
  • Clean and dirty MRFs (materials recycling facilities)
  • Baling
  • Third party material sales

    Click here to request commercial recycling information or services.

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    What Other Knoxvillians Have Shared

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    Do you have a great success story to tell about recycling in Knoxville? Please share your Knoxville recycling stories with us!




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