Monroe County Department of Solid Waste

05/28/2026

♻️ Recycling Update for Tellico Center ♻️

We appreciate everyone’s continued patience as we start the transition to the new facility. At this time cardboard is temporarily unavailable at the Tellico Center and will not return until the new center is fully open. We are happy to announce that we are once again temporarily accepting:

✅ Glass
✅ Aluminum Cans
✅ Mixed Paper

Alternative recycling options for cardboard are available at the Madisonville and Vonore Centers listed below on the graphic.

We will continue to keep the community updated as additional changes and services become unavailable during this transition period.

Thank you for helping keep Monroe County clean! 💚

05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, all convenience centers will be closed on Monday, May 25th, as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

All centers will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/06/2026

🚧 TEMPORARY RECYCLING CHANGES 🚧
Tellico Convenience Center

Effective May 18, 2026

Due to our transition to a new facility, some recycling services will be temporarily unavailable.

❌ NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME:
• Glass
• Aluminum Cans

♻️ CHANGES TO RECYCLING:
• Mixed Paper & Cardboard will go in the same bin

🔧 These changes are necessary while bins are used for repairs and maintenance.

👉 Alternative Option:
Glass and aluminum recyclables may be taken to the
Madisonville Convenience Center

✅ Services will resume once the new Tellico Center opens.

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our facility!

Thank you for helping keep our community clean!

05/04/2026

🌸 Thank You for an Incredible Spring Clean & Shred Event! 🌸

We are so grateful to everyone who came out and made our Spring Clean & Shred event such a success! Your participation helped make our community cleaner, safer, and more connected. 💚

A very special thank you to our amazing partners who helped make this day possible:
👉 Liberty Tire
👉 Shred-It
👉 Keep Monroe County Beautiful
👉 Monroe County Highway Department
👉 Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Your support, time, and dedication truly made a difference!

Because of YOU, here’s what we accomplished together:
📄 Paper Shredded: ~600 lbs
🫟 Paint Collected: 452 gallons
🛞 Tires Collected: 589 tires
🚗 Cars Served: ~200 cars

We love seeing our community come together like this, and we couldn’t do it without each of you. Stay tuned for future events—we can’t wait to do it again!

04/30/2026

It's almost time! Saturday is the day!

It’s time for some spring cleaning! 🌸
Bring your unwanted tires, old paint, and confidential documents to our Spring Clean & Shred Event!

🗓 May 2, 2026
⏰ 8AM–12PM
📍 Monroe County Highway Department

We’ll help you safely recycle and securely shred—keeping our community clean and your information protected.

👉 Open to residents only (no businesses)
👉 No rims accepted

Let’s clean up together!

04/25/2026

Get those tires, paint, and shred ready! Only one week until the Spring Clean and Shred Event!

It’s time for some spring cleaning! 🌸
Bring your unwanted tires, old paint, and confidential documents to our Spring Clean & Shred Event!

🗓 May 2, 2026
⏰ 8AM–12PM
📍 Monroe County Highway Department

We’ll help you safely recycle and securely shred—keeping our community clean and your information protected.

👉 Open to residents only (no businesses)
👉 No rims accepted

Let’s clean up together!

04/20/2026

🚨 Notice for Sweetwater Residents 🚨

The Sweetwater Convenience Center will open later than usual on Wednesday, April 22nd at 12:00 PM (noon).

This temporary delay is due to scheduled maintenance on electrical lines to ensure safe and reliable service.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important work is completed! ⚡️

04/06/2026

It’s time for some spring cleaning! 🌸
Bring your unwanted tires, old paint, and confidential documents to our Spring Clean & Shred Event!

🗓 May 2, 2026
⏰ 8AM–12PM
📍 Monroe County Highway Department

We’ll help you safely recycle and securely shred—keeping our community clean and your information protected.

👉 Open to residents only (no businesses)
👉 No rims accepted

Let’s clean up together!

04/02/2026

Looking for a part-time job close to home? We’ve got you covered!

Monroe County Dept. of Solid Waste is hiring Center Operators at the convenience centers across the county. ♻️

Join a team that helps keep our community clean and running smoothly!

👉 Stop by the Solid Waste Office (310 Tellico Street South, Madisonville) or any Convenience Center to pick up an application.

03/28/2026

‼️PSA🚨: Please be aware of what your putting in your trash

Household chemicals and Lithium Ion Batteries can cause dangerous fires and potentially explosions when compacted!

If you have questions about proper disposal of ANY item, please contact the Monroe County Solid Waste Department
423-442-2497