Tag Archives: Hazardous Waste

The state will stop by Cumberland County Saturday to pick up your hazardous household waste. Cumberland County Litter Supervisor Carrie Smith said the event comes to the Cumberland County Community Complex from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “They do this every year just as a courtesy for Tennessee residents,” Smith said. “Otherwise they have to wait until next year to ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will provide a mobile hazardous waste collection service at the Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Solid Waste Director Gary Smith said collection service will take anything from household cleaners, to pool chemicals, to paint thinner. Smith said it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste properly. “Mainly just keep it away from the other ... Read More »

The Warren County Sanitation Department is holding a hazardous waste take back event Saturday. Director Josh Roberts said now is the time to check the basement, garage and under the sink for chemicals and cleaners. Roberts said it does not matter how much hazardous waste you need to get rid of, the county can take it. “You look, you find ... Read More »

The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Tuesday, April 13. Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said this is due to the facility manager needing to leave for annual re-certification. Ashburn said it is simply a staffing situation for that date. The Putnam County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will reopen on Wednesday, April 14. Read More »