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Putnam County Solid Waste The Putnam County Solid Waste Department is located at 1846 S. Jefferson Ave, Cookeville Tn 38506. to 3:30 p.m. All waste tires go the landfill.

Household garbage is collected at the various collection sites throughout the county. Brush is accepted at the Bangham collection site and the landfill. At the Recycling Center, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, ferrous metals, electronics, motor and cooking oils, all appliances, and batteries are collected and recycled. ALL Construction and demolition materials go to the landfill at 11089 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd Baxter, Tennessee 38544. The hours for the landfill are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. If the latex paint is COMPLETELY solidified in its container, it can be thrown in the compactor at any site with regular household garbage.

PSA:The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. This includes th...
09/01/2026

PSA:
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. This includes the recycling center, transfer station, convenience centers, household hazardous waste facility, and landfill. There will be no community service. We will reopen on Tuesday September 8, 2026.

PSA: Dacco Convenience CenterDue to upgrades underway at the Putnam County Convenience Center located on Dacco Quarry Rd...
08/13/2026

PSA: Dacco Convenience Center
Due to upgrades underway at the Putnam County Convenience Center located on Dacco Quarry Rd will have limited access until 8-19-26. Putnam County employees are working to limit the disruption and provide a better experience for residents. The site will remain open during construction and we expect the disruption to be minimal during this time. Thank you for your patience during this time.

07/31/2026

PSA:
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Thursday, August 6 2026, for County General Elections. This includes the recycling center, transfer station, convenience centers, household hazardous waste facility, and landfill. There will be no community service. We will reopen on Friday August 7, 2026.

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PSA:The Putnam County Solid Waste Department Independence Day Holiday Schedule will be as follows.Friday July 3: Transfe...
07/02/2026

PSA:
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department Independence Day Holiday Schedule will be as follows.
Friday July 3: Transfer Station and Convenience Centers will be open. Landfill, Recycle Center, & Household Hazardous Waste will be closed.
Saturday July 4: All Solid Waste facilities will be closed.
All services will continue normal operation hours on Monday July 6, 2026. Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day.

06/15/2026

PSA:
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. This includes the recycling center, transfer station, convenience centers, household hazardous waste facility, and landfill. There will be no community service. We will reopen on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Have a safe and great holiday!

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***Memorial Day PSA***The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance o...
05/18/2026

***Memorial Day PSA***
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes the Recycle Center, Transfer Station, Convenience Centers, Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and the Landfill. There will be no community service. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. Have a safe and great holiday.

05/04/2026

**Election Day Public Service Announcement**
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Tuesday May, 5 2026, for the election. This closure includes the recycling center, transfer station, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and convenience centers. We will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday May 6, 2026.

03/30/2026

**Good Friday Public Service Announcement**
The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. This closure includes the recycling center, transfer station, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and convenience centers. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Have a safe holiday.

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02/09/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day. This closure includes the recycling center, transfer station, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and convenience centers. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Have a safe holiday.

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01/31/2026

*** Convenience Centers 1/31/26 ***
Due to worsening weather conditions Putnam County Convenience Centers will be closing early this afternoon. We are sorry for any inconveniences that this may cause. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. All sites should return to normal hours on Monday.

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1846 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN
38506

Telephone

+19315283884

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