Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility
You will find City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Chattanooga, TN. It is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Hamilton County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household hazardous waste and electronics. Hamilton County has 31 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 4063 North Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County, TN |
| Phone | (423) 643-6311 |
| Website | chattanooga.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Closed daily 11:30 AM-12:00 PM. Closed on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas. |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: State-issued driver's license showing Tennessee residency. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, Electronics, paint, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | latex paint, ammunition, radioactive waste, medical waste, explosives, non-computer electronics, commercial hazardous waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: chattanooga.gov, testlink.chattanooga.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Hamilton County
- City of Chattanooga residents may use the city's refuse collection centers up to 12 times per calendar year, with a limit of 8 bags per visit and loads no bigger than a standard truck bed. Trucks larger than a standard pickup, dump bodies and tandem-axle trailers are not allowed, and contractors, businesses and landlords may not use the centers. Source
- All truck loads at the Chattanooga city landfill must be tarped; uncovered material is not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Transport paint and chemicals upright, in the original containers, away from passengers.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 6 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Old Dixie Highway Landfill HHW Collection Center Hazardous waste drop-offHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Chattanooga Transfer Station, LLC Transfer station
- Wisdom Properties Transfer Station Transfer station
- City Waste, LLC Transfer station
More in Hamilton County
All 31 drop-off sites in Hamilton County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
4063 North Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility is listed for household hazardous waste and electronics. Not accepted: latex paint, ammunition, radioactive waste, medical waste, explosives and non-computer electronics.
Can non-residents use City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: State-issued driver's license showing Tennessee residency..
When is City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility open?
Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3 pm. Closed daily 11:30 AM-12:00 PM. Closed on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas..
What other household hazardous waste sites are near City of Chattanooga Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Town of Signal Mountain Household Hazardous Waste Drop - Off Site in Signal Mountain (5.8 mi) and Old Dixie Highway Landfill HHW Collection Center in Dalton (34 mi).
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