Household Hazardous Waste Collection Scheduled for October 3, 2026 in Wilson County
The Wilson County Solid Waste Department will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event at the James E. Ward Ag Center on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This event will be sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). Residents are encouraged to bring household waste, from pesticides to diesel fuel, to the Ag Center to dispose of it safely, and free of charge.
Since the program’s inception in 1993, more than 370,000 Tennessee households have properly disposed of more than 24 million pounds of material. Household hazardous waste materials are considered flammable, toxic, reactive and/or corrosive and should not be placed with regular garbage. Typical items to dispose of include cleaning fluids, pesticides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent lamps, lithium and button batteries, aerosols, adhesives, medications, brake fluid, swimming pool chemicals, paint thinner and used needles in sturdy containers. To help ensure materials can be processed safely and efficiently, residents should review the detailed guidelines in the attached flyer, which outlines both approved items and materials that cannot be accepted.
A person does not need to live in the county to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event. TDEC will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection service in neighboring counties later in the month. One will be hosted in Rutherford County on Saturday, October 10th and another one will take place in Sumner County on Saturday, October 17th. For more information on the household hazardous waste mobile collection service, please call TDEC at (888) 891-TDEC (8332) or visit their website at Tennessee Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW).
The Wilson County Solid Waste Department manages both the Wilson County Landfill and the Wilson County Convenience Centers. Hours of operation for the Landfill are 7:00am-3:00pm. Loads must be tarped and checked in 30 minutes prior to closing due to scheduled maintenance. The Wilson County Convenience Centers are located at various points throughout the county and are open daily from 7:00am-4:30pm, excluding Federal Holidays. For information on convenience center rules and recycling, visit www.wilsoncountytn.gov or call 615-444-8360.
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