Knox County Recycling & Household Waste Center on John Sevier Hwy

Knox County Recycling & Household Waste Center on John Sevier Hwy is the county-run recycling center serving Knoxville residents who want to keep recyclables out of the landfill. Neighbors drop off household recyclables and participate in occasional special collection programs at this site. The place feels like a working county facility rather than a retail operation.

Like many county convenience centers, there’s an entrance booth and a scale, so plan to pull up, stop, and possibly be directed where to go. The recycling cans and roll-off containers sit in a row on a paved pad; cardboard, mixed paper, glass and common single-stream items usually have their own spots. The site is on a busy stretch of John Sevier Hwy, so weekends and spring cleanup times can back up traffic into the entrance. Look for clear signage for each bin and enough room to maneuver a pickup or small trailer.