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Transfer station

Putnam County Transfer Station and Recycle Center

1846 S. Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling
Hours
Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Putnam County only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Vehicle batteries at the recycling center.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • The transfer station charges a $50.00 per ton tipping fee; the page does not say how small household loads are charged.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • The transfer station charges a $50.00 per ton tipping fee; the page does not say how small household loads are charged.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • The transfer station charges a $50.00 per ton tipping fee; the page does not say how small household loads are charged.

Tires

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Solid Waste and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling
    • Putnam County Solid Waste and Recycling only accepts waste generated in Putnam County. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Putnam County Solid Waste main office, transfer station and recycle center is at 1846 S. Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Transfer Station/Recycle Center at 1846 South Jefferson Ave is open Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m., phone 931-528-3884. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Recycling Center accepts cardboard, vehicle batteries, metal, appliances and aluminum, and e-waste, but not tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The transfer station accepts metal and old appliances, and TVs, computers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Transfer station tipping fee is $50.00 per ton (from August 1, 2024). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The recycling center cannot accept tires or hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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