Question 1

How many recycling centers are in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

RecycleFind lists 21 recycling centers across 15 cities in Tennessee. The most coverage is in Memphis (4 centers), Nashville (3 centers), Knoxville (2 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.

Question 2

What materials can I recycle in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Centers listed in Tennessee most commonly handle auto salvage, used auto parts, junk cars, scrap metal, metal recycling. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.

Question 3

Where can I recycle electronics in Memphis, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Memphis has several of the Tennessee centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Memphis page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.

Question 4

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Nashville, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Scrap yards and recycling centers in Nashville typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.

Question 5

Best-rated recycling centers in Knoxville, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

The strongest centers in Knoxville combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Knoxville listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.

Question 6

Does Tennessee have a bottle deposit program?

Accepted Answer

This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Tennessee accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.

Recycling centers in Tennessee

Cities with recycling centers in Tennessee

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Bolivar

Chattanooga

Clarksville

Decaturville

Denmark

Joelton

Knoxville

LaVergne

Lebanon

Maynardville

Memphis

Murfreesboro

Nashville

Powell

Tullahoma

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