Waste Connections of Tennessee

Waste Connections of Tennessee is a reliable, affordable, energy-conscious and environmentally minded Knoxville area Trash & Recycling company. Whether you need residential garbage removal, commercial dumpsters, commercial garbage collection, Tennessee recycling programs or if you need help with construction waste removal, Waste Connections of Tennessee provides both the reliability of a major nationwide waste management company and the local knowledge and community pride you need from a waste management company.

Waste Connections of Tennessee is a proud member of the Waste Connections Family, a trusted waste management company that serves over two million residential garbage removal, commercial, and construction waste removal and recycling clients nationwide.When you hire Waste Connections of Tennessee as your waste management company, you're hiring neighbors who care about our area as much as you. In fact, we have been working to keep the greater Knoxville area safe and clean since 2002 and our main offices are located right in the heart of Knoxville at 2400 Chipman Street.

Value Driven

Waste Connections of Tennessee works to be the area's premier waste management company by continuously working to meet these core operating values.

Safety

for our employees and for our Tennessee trash and recycling customers and the public.

Integrity

by keeping our promises to customers, employees and stockholders.

Customer Service

that ensures satisfaction and the best possible results across the board.

Employee Satisfaction

via a growth culture that encourages each employee to realize his or her potential.

Locally Operated

We believe that professionals who know the community well should be the ones managing our greater Knoxville Garbage Collection and Tennessee Recycling Programs. When you hire Waste Connections of Tennessee as your waste management company, you're hiring neighbors who care about our area as much as you.

Curbside Recycling

To receive Knoxville curbside recycling service by Waste Connections of Tennessee, residents living within the city limits must sign up online.Approved residents will receive a 95 Gallon (Brown / Gray) recycling cart and a bi-weekly pickup schedule (see below). Knoxville recycling carts need to be placed at the curb no later than 7:00am on your day of service.The City of Knoxville does not charge approved residents for this service.

Commercial Garbage Collection

Waste Connections of Tennessee proudly offers reliable and affordable commercial garbage collection – up to 7 days per week and as often as the customer needs.From an assortment of carts to commercial dumpsters and compactors, we have options to suit the trash & recycling removal demands of your business. Plus, our Tennessee Recycling Programs are convenient and competitively priced.

Industrial Waste Removal

Waste Connections of Tennessee supports the industrial and manufacturing sector's need for the proper identification and placement of materials. East Tennessee's businesses are known for their production, and Waste Connections is proud to be one of their key service partners.

Special Waste

Waste Connections of Tennessee will help guide and consult proper handling, transport, and disposal procedures for all of your special waste needs. Contact one of our special waste experts for a free consultation and waste audit to help determine your service needs.

Special Waste
Any non-hazardous waste material which, because of its physical, chemical, or biological characteristics, requires special handling procedures or poses an unusual threat to the environment, equipment, and property or the public's health, welfare, and safety.

Not Accepted

• Aerosol Cans (empty or full)
• Scrap Metal (lawn mower blades, brake drums, etc.)
• Mylar (i.e., shiny silver plastic) things such as potato chip bags or a foil bag to keep items cold / hot.
• Aluminum Foil or Pie Plates
• Plastic Containers that hold hazardous waste such as pesticides / herbicides, motor oil, and antifreeze bottles.
• Window glass, broken windshields, light bulbs, or any type of porcelain or pottery material such as plates or pots, carbon paper, and styrofoam.
• Milk cartons and food and orange juice containers made of paper and coated with a chemical material inside or outside.
• No Medical Waste. Insulin sharps or sharps containers are NOT accepted either inside plastic bottles or by themselves. These items can be disposed of in your household trash inside plastic bottles or through a proper disposal management company.