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Solid Waste
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Tire Recycling Center
(Pictured at left)
Note: Use of the Convenience Centers is for Washington County residents only!!! There are however, restrictions on the amount of waste that can be brought in at one time. Please see an attendant at the Convenience Center for details.
Cash Hollow
Phone 423/283-1390
Address: 193 Cash Hollow Rd., Johnson City, TN
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
8 a.m.-12 Noon Saturday
Gray
Phone 423/477-1552
Address: 160 Mosley Rd., Gray, TN
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Washington College
Phone 423/257-3917
Address: 255 Bill West Rd., Limestone, TN
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Lamar
Phone 423/753-1803
Address: 3389 Hwy.81 South, Jonesborough, TN
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Locust Mount
Phone 423/753-1804
Address: 224 Harmony Rd., Jonesborough, TN
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Tire Recycling Center
Phone 423/349-6429
Address: 192 Lancaster Rd., Kingsport, TN
7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
e-mail: washcotire@aol.com
The Tire Recycling Center will be open the FIRST SATURDAY of each month from 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (Noon) unless falls on a Holiday in which case will be open on second saturday.
Yard Waste--(Brush, Leaves or Grass)
must be taken to the Cash Hollow Center in
Johnson City during the following times only.
7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Jonesborough--Recycling Center (Britt Dr.)
Phone 423/753-1022
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Gray Convenience Center
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Tennessee Code 39-14-503 states that any motor vehicle which transports any material likely to fall or be blown off onto highways shall be required to have such material either in an enclosed space or fully covered by a tarpaulin.
Violation of this law is a Class B misdemeanor and could result in a $200 fine.
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EFFECTIVE JUNE 12, 2004- Washington County Convenience Centers will no longer accept tires. All tires MUST be brought to the tire site. Pricing for tires will be as follows:
Passenger tire-----------------------------------$1.00
Passenger tire with rim--------------------------$2.00
Truck tire (20" or larger in diameter)-----------$5.00
Truck tire (20" or larger in diameter) with rim--$10.00
Rear tractor tire----------------------------------$5.00
Rear tractor tire with rim-------------------------$10.00
**NOTE: WASHINGTON COUNTY "RESIDENTS" are allowed (8) tires per year at no charge. Any tires over that amount are charged the rates above.
For more information please contact: April Johnson at 423-349-6429 or 423-773-6473.
Washington County Waste Tire Site
190 Lancaster Road
Kingsport, TN 37663
DIRECTIONS:
Take I-26 North, Exit 45 (Eastern Star Road), turn left at end of exit, go 3/4 mile and take 3rd road to right, (Winchester Drive), go down the hill and road will "Y",
stay around curve to left (Lancaster Road), the Tire Site is located at the bottom of the hill on the right.
Please remember: Old tires laying around hold water, this attracts mosquitoes, which carries various diseases.
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The 2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection date has been set for Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Science Hill Vocational Parking Lot "I" on Liberty Bell Blvd. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.
Following is a list of some of the items that are accepted during the collection:
All households are encouraged to participate. Some of the items that will be accepted are: 1) Paint 2) Aerosols 3) Pesticides 4) Automotive Fluids 5) Batteries 6) Cleaners 7) Household Electronics (example: computer components, portable TV, cell phones..etc) 8) Fluorescent Tubes - 8 Ft. max.
NO explosives, radioactive materials, or commercial wastes will be accepted.
For more information you may contact Charles Baines, Solid Waste Director, at 423-753-1652, or visit the Appalachian RC&D Council website at:www.appalachianrcd.org/hazwaste.htm
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Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling is now accepting the following Household Hazardous Waste Materials at the convenience center during regular hours:
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Motor Oil
Oil Filters
Antifreeze
Automotive Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Electronic Waste
Paints
Mercury Thermostats
Propane Tanks
****PLEASE SEE AN ATTENDENT: All items must be disposed of in the correct place.
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Note: Please sort items before you arrive at the Convenience Center. Rinse containers and remove lids. No hazardous materials or commercial waste will be accepted.
The following items will be accepted at most of the centers, but please call ahead to confirm, and for operating times.
MIXED PAPER...................Bagged or bundled
(magazines, newspaper, junk mail)
ALUMINUM I....................Clean drink cans
ALUMINUM II...................Foil, wire, pots, pans
USED OIL.........................Limit 5 gallon per day
GLASS BOTTLES & JARS...Clear or brown (separated)
PLASTIC #1.....................Soft drink bottles
PLASTIC #2.....................Water, milk, detergent jugs
CARDBOARD....................Corrugated cartons
(cereal & shoe boxes)
BATTERIES......................Automotive
COPPER...........................Radiators, electrical wire
BRASS.............................Faucets & drain traps
STEEL & IRON..................Auto & machinery parts
(appliances, cans, galvanized roofing,stainless steel)
ANTIFREEZE....................In closed containers
PAINT.............................All types
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Effective August 28, 2006 Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling will begin taking Electronic waste at the County Convenience Centers. Electronic waste should be kept separate from the trash that is going into the waste stream and into the landfill.
E-waste is anything that contains a circuit board, screen, or is considered computer hardware accessories.
The attendants working at the convenience centers will show the patrons where they can place the e-waste.
No Business or commercial waste can be accepted at the convenience centers.
ALL CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS:
NEW YEARS
FOURTH OF JULY
THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS
MEMORIAL DAY
LABOR DAY
There may also be additional closings.
Please check the website, or call the locations
for any changes that may occur.
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Washington County, Tennessee - Email
Jonesborough Courthouse and J.C. Downtown Centre
P.O. Box 219
Jonesborough, TN 37659
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