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How to Recycle in Tullahoma
Residential curbside recycling for plastic (we now accept plastics #1 and #2), aluminum cans, tin and bi-metal food cans, newsprint and corrugated cardboard is collected from home addresses weekly coinciding with regularly scheduled garbage collection days. Please:
- Sort and bag items per category
- Break down corrugated cardboard
Place recyclables curbside by 6 am on the morning of your pick-up.
Commercial Service
Commercial cardboard is collected from commercial customers at no cost to the business.
Separation Methods
Recyclables should be separated by material and left at the curb. People use a variety of different methods, including:
- A single container with the materials separated in individual bags
- Plastic containers containing separated materials
- Stackable totes of individual materials
- Containers that separate the materials into individual bags which can be placed at the curb
Materials Accepted
Recyclables consist of:
- Aluminum and tin cans
- Antifreeze
- Cardboard
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Metals (including refrigerators, stoves, etc.)
- Newsprint
- Plastics
- Transmission fluids
- Used motor oil
- Water based paint
- Oil based paint
Unacceptable Materials
Wood, tires, and car parts other than used batteries, should not be brought to the center.
Recycle Containers Available
For your convenience, recycle bins are located at Public Works. Please call (931) 454-1768 to check availability.
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Recycling Center
Physical Address
942 Maplewood Avenue
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Phone: 931-454-1768
Hours
Monday and Tuesday
7 am to 5 pmWednesday through Friday
7 am to 6 pmSaturday and Sunday
8 am to 4:30 pm
Closed noon to 1 pm