Gasoline disposal in Tennessee

What Tennessee says to do with gasoline, read off Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's own page on 2026-08-19.

Tennessee's household hazardous waste program takes gasoline — bring it to a mobile collection event, to one of the permanent sites in Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Putnam and Shelby counties, or to one of the seven year-round containers placed across the state. Read from Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation · checked 2026-08-19

Never pour gasoline into storm drains, into septic systems, or on the ground. Never dispose of gasoline in regular household garbage or recycling (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation).

Where to take it

Sites are listed in the Tennessee Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program drop-off site finder.

Counties differ — verify with your local program.


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