CLINTON–Anderson County’s new Glen Alpine convenience center, located at 3065 Norris Freeway, Andersonville, will be open to the public and functionally operational on Friday, December 20th. Citizens are advised that, as this is a new address, their GPS devices may not accurately pinpoint the new location. The physical moving of equipment to the [Read More…]
Archive for the ‘Recycling Tips’ Category
Anderson County’s recycling vendor recently notified the Solid Waste Department that the company will no longer accept glass bottles and jars for recycling. So, effective Sept. 1, 2019, Anderson County’s convenience centers will no longer accept glass containers. To learn more, click here.
ANDERSON COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT IS SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Household Hazardous Waste is anything generated in the household that has a hazardous property. A material is hazardous if it is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive with heat or contact with metals. WE WILL ACCEPT: HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS:DRAIN OPENERS, POLISHERS, DISINFECTANTS HOME IMPROVEMENT / MAINTENANCE:ADHESIVES, [Read More…]
The Norris Lake Project Team is looking for volunteers to help with the Fall Five County Norris Lake Cleanups on September 22nd and 29th, and October 6th. “Since 2011, volunteers from the counties surrounding Norris Lake have picked up over 200 tons of trash,” said Stephanie Wells, director of the Anderson County Tourism Council. “This fall, our groups have grown so [Read More…]
Need proof of residence?
July 18th, 2018 by admin
Do you live in Anderson County, but live near the county’s border with a neighboring county, and have trouble when taking trash to the Chestnut Ridge Landfill? If so, print and fill out this form. Then, send it to us. Proof of Residence Form. Just follow the instructions on the form. It’s that easy!
Anderson County’s 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event has been scheduled for Saturday, September 15. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Public Works Building, located at 100 Woodbury Lane (behind the Hobby Lobby shopping center). To find out what items will be and will not be accepted, [Read More…]
The Anderson County Solid Waste Department now offers a Textile Recycling Program at all six of the county’s Convenience Centers. The Department is partnering with Tennessee Textiles to provide recycling of old clothing, blankets, linens, towels, and other textile items. Look for the pink bins at your local Convenience Center to recycle these types of items. For more [Read More…]
Effective February 1, 2018: Anderson County Solid Waste Department will no longer accept LATEX (water-based) paint at the Blockhouse Valley Road Facility located at 1480 Blockhouse Valley Rd., Clinton, TN 37716. Modern latex (water-based) paint has a very low level of toxicity and is not considered hazardous waste. Disposing of it is extremely labor [Read More…]
Do you like the thought of subjecting your children or family to the toxic chemicals found in many of today’s household cleaning products? If your answer is “No!” consider some “green” cleaning options for a safer – and healthier – home; some options might include using baking soda and/or vinegar. Find other ideas here. And, [Read More…]
The permanent medicine disposal bin program, known as Operation Rx in Anderson County, plays an important role in keeping Tennessee clean and healthy. There are five permanent bins in Anderson County located at police stations: Clinton Police Department Norris Police Department Oak Ridge Police Department Oliver Springs Police Department Rocky Top Police Department The driving [Read More…]
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Anderson County Spring Cleaning Day is May 18th
Education, Events, News & Info, Recycling Tips, Uncategorized /Chestnut Ridge Landfill will extend its Saturday hours and stay open until 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, for Anderson County residents to dispose of items that cannot go to County Convenience Centers. This includes brush, limbs, and other wood waste (Large limbs and tree debris should be cut into manageable lengths of no [Read More…]
March designated as Keep Tennessee Beautiful Month
Education, Events, News & Info, Uncategorized /NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2024) – Gov. Bill Lee has once again designated March as Keep Tennessee Beautiful month. To officially kick-off the activities, including the state’s participation in Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup®, KTnB will host a rally and awards luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST, March 1, 2024. The event will [Read More…]