Electronics Recycling in Knoxville, TN
The city HHW facility takes computer gear, phones and chargers free; Goodwill takes computers and related electronics, and some county centers take working small electronics.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Tennessee rules
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
More Tennessee rules (4)
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab)
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Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
- The centers are only for Knox County residents bringing their own residential waste and recycling; businesses, rental-property waste and contractors are sent to paid facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Do-It-Yourself Demolition Waste (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
- Waste from outside Knox County is not accepted; users need a Knox license plate or proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic Waste (e-waste) (opens in new tab) · Knox County Solid Waste
- America's Thrift Store runs e-waste drop-offs at the Halls, Karns and John Sevier centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The e-waste drop-offs take gently used small electronics (radios, DVD players, stereos, speakers, gaming systems, smartphones) in good working condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Specialty Recycling & Donations Guide (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
- The city's specialty recycling guide lists Dutchtown, Halls, John Sevier and Karns as the only county convenience centers that take electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The city guide also lists the University of Tennessee Recycling Drop-Off Center at 521 North Concord Street for electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Knoxville Waste & Resources Management
- There is no fee to drop off accepted household hazardous waste; businesses, nonprofits and churches must contract privately. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics such as computer systems and accessories, cell phones, chargers and string lights are accepted; no TVs or other non-tech devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc.
- Computers and related electronics are accepted working or not and recycled with Dell Reconnect. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill cannot accept televisions, mattresses, box springs, Freon items such as refrigerators, paint, tires or large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill lists Cedar Bluff Convenience Center (Donation Express) at 341 Park Village Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill lists Bearden/Northshore Donation Express at 418 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donate (opens in new tab) · Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- The ReStore accepts furniture, large and small electric appliances, and electronic equipment and televisions less than five years old. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All donated items must be in good working condition; staff have the final decision. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free donation pickup can be scheduled online or by calling 865-690-4214. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call2Recycle identifies locations that accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tennessee's Mobile HHW Collection Service has run since 1993, is open to Tennessee citizens and is limited to households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Any Tennessee resident may use the service; only household waste is accepted, not commercial, institutional or agri-business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mobile HHW collections no longer take alkaline batteries, paint or electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For electronics, TDEC tells residents to contact their local solid waste department. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby counties may also use the permanent HHW site in their county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses may use mobile events only by paid appointment through the state contractor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- VSQG disposal is priced by material type, generally per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC says rechargeable batteries and cell phones can be recycled and points residents to the Call2Recycle website to find a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
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