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Recycling
We work hand-in-hand with
Sevier Solid Waste, Inc. to
keep 70% of our waste out
of the landfill.
Reducing litter to preserve the
beauty of our community and
the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.
Beautification
Enhancing the beauty of our
area through community
gardens, restoration and
plantings.
Education
Educating and engaging
residents and businesses on
litter prevention, recycling, and
beautification opportunities.
SEVIER COUNTY BOASTS THE HIGHEST RECYCLING RATE
IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
All the waste from this business is taken to SSWI,
the largest MSW Compost facility in the nation
60% of all the waste from this business will
be composted
•All our organic waste (such as paper and
foodwaste) become grade A compost used throughout the Southeastern United
States for farmers and soil erosion control
•With all SSWI recycling efforts (shown in table
below), Sevier County has a 70% recycling
rate
Sevier Solid Recycling
(in tons) per year
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Compost
>73,400
Mulch
>3,800
Cardboard
>4,800
Mixed
Plastic
>450
Glass
>120
Electronics
>110
Used Oil
>40
Tires
>700
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Litter Prevention
ORGRO compost is available free from
Sevier Solid Waste, 865.453.5676, for
county residential and commercial use.
SEVIER COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING OPTIONS
WHAT
WHERE / HOW
1 All
Common household garbage, furniture items (with the
exception of mattresses) & metal
1
Newport Hwy, Boyd’s Creek, Floyd’s Market, Center View, Bird’s Creek
Electronics, including appliances, small housewares, etc.
1
All
Computers
1
All
Televisions
1
Newport, Boyd’s Creek, Floyd’s Market, Center View, Jones Cove
Demolition materials
1
Newport Hwy, Boyd’s Creek, Floyd’s Market, Center View, Bird’s Creek
Scrap metal
1
All
3
2
3
Gatlinburg
1 All 2 Paints must be stirred with kitty litter or soil and dried
out, then disposed of with other dry demolition materials.
1
Center View
Mixed paper / paperboard
3
Sevierville
Cardboard
1
Center View
Aluminum & tin cans
3
All
Plastics (1 & 2)
1
Center View
Plastics (1 - 7)
1
Boyd’s Creek
3
All
3
All
3
Gatlinburg
3
4
Sevierville
Please utilize grocery store recycling programs
Used motor oil & antifreeze
1
All
Cooking oil
1
Newport Hwy, Boyd’s Creek, Floyd’s Market, Center View, Bird’s Creek
Vehicle tires
6
Fluorescent bulbs (large)
6
Cell phones
Propane tanks (20 lb. or small camping stove size) and helium tanks
3
Gatlinburg
Take to Five Oaks Tire, Goforth Tire, or Sevier Farmer’s Co-op
Fluorescent bulbs (small) and CFLs
Also Lowe’s and Home Depot
Take to cell phone providers
1
2
Gatlinburg
Newspaper, phone books, magazines
Plastic grocery bags
1
Will not accept hoses, rope, wire, fencing, tires, carpet,
dead animals, brush, televisions, or building materials.
Some quantity limitations may apply.
Mattresses
Latex paint and oil-based paints
DESIGNATED LOCATIONS
6
Tank stems must be removed
2
COUNTY HOUSEHOLD CONVENIENCE CENTERS
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
unless otherwise noted.
Note: Limit of 15 (40 gal) bags per vehicle per day
Pittman Center: 3362 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Newport Highway: 110 South Flat Creek Road, Sevierville
Mon - Sat: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Kodak: 3486 Douglas Dam Road, Kodak
Boyd’s Creek Supercenter: 1207 Hodges Bend Rd, Sevierville
White School: 705 White School Road, Sevierville
Pigeon Forge: 447 Tiger Drive, Pigeon Forge
Bird’s Creek: 3350 Birds Creek Road, Sevierville
Allensville: 759 Allensville Road, Sevierville
Floyd’s Market: 12221 Chapman Highway, Seymour
Jones Cove: 4095 Jones Cove Road, Sevierville
Center View: 943 Center View Road, Sevierville
M-F: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Closed for lunch: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
2 SEVIER SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Closed for lunch, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
3 AREA RECYCLING FACILITIES
Gatlinburg: 1835 East Parkway, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sevierville: Behind Community Center & Public Works
Open for drop-off 24/7
4 NEWSPAPER RECYCLING Collection boxes are
maintained by various schools, clubs & organizations.
Call Sevier Solid Waste, 865.453.5676, for locations
within the county.
1 All
Alkaline batteries
6 Rechargeable batteries
1 All
Automotive batteries
May be placed in household garbage
May also take to Lowe’s and Home Depot
May also take to Sevier Farmer’s Co-op, NAPA,
Advanced Auto Parts, AutoZone
5 GREENWAY LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
5 Brush, limbs and other yard waste materials
Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville City pickup
also available. For small quantities of yard waste, you
may wish to practice composting at home.
6 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Chemicals: herbicides, pesticides, cleaning products, stains, chlorine powder
Never pour or mix these materials together
6
Cain Hollow Road, Pigeon Forge. Call 865.453.0494
for information. Fee may apply.
is held annually. Watch for announcement of date,
location and items accepted, or call Keep Sevier
Beautiful at 865.774.6677 for current information.