WALKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
750 LAUDERDALE MEMORAIL HighWaY NW
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Saturday, September 12, 2026
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
This is a free event and open to everyone!
Suggested donations to TEC $10 – $20
Volunteer with us!
Collection List
| ITEMS | ACCEPTED | NOT ACCEPTED |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, Cardboard, Plastic, & Paper |
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No soiled or dirty items. No straws or other types of plastics. No pizza boxes, food soiled or dirty cardboard (This can be composted instead!). |
| Batteries |
Alkaline & rechargeable batteries. For safety, please tape battery ends before drop-off to help prevent fires. |
Lead acid batteries (auto, lawnmower, security systems, etc. Please do not bring any batteries that are leaking. |
| Clothing, shoes, and household goods |
Clothing, shoes, pillows, and household goods. Donatable board and video games. New or gently used shoes only. Please tie shoes together. Items need to be clean and dry. |
No carpeting or rugs. Nothing stained with motor oil or toxic substances. |
| Tires |
Limit of 8 tires per household, rims accepted. A charge of $1/tire will be incurred beyond the 8-item limit. |
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| Mattresses |
Clean, dry, and non-infested, limit of 2 per household. A charge of $10/mattress will be incurred beyond the 2-item limit. |
No pet, inflatable, or water beds. Limit two per household |
| Styrofoam |
Clean and dry panels or blocks of Styrofoam only. Styrofoam coolers accepted! Anything that will break when handled. |
No takeout containers, packing peanuts, squishy or sheet type Styrofoam. |
| Glass |
Glass jars, jugs, bottles, etc. |
No vases, windshields, mirrors, etc. |
| Scrap Metal |
Aluminum, copper, brass, steel, appliances, grills, metal patio furniture, bicycles, lawn mowers, pots/pans, broken hand tools, metal construction supplies, metal fence posts, metal roofing sheets, air conditioning covers, cans, gutter parts, metal playground equipment, nails, screws, nuts, bolts, etc. Metal fire pit bowls, metal home furnishings, industrial Items, chain link fence, sinks, aluminum wheels, radiators, insulated copper wire, keys |
No gasoline, propane, oxygen tanks, items that contain asbestos (such as pipe insulation, acetylene tanks & surfacing material commonly found on Ibeams, tanks, & other structural and demolition debris). Lead-acid batteries or battery parts.PCB capacitors and ballasts – Including small capacitors, fluorescent light ballasts and electrical transformers or transformer components and paint. Transformers and transformer components may be accepted if properly drained and documented as “certified clean.”Airbags, sealed barrels/drums, paint cans or other paint containers (Accepted if open and dry), circuit boards, televisions, computer monitors, CRT, LCD, explosives, explosive residues, ammunition or shells, containers with free-flowing liquids, military scrap/explosives, poisons or corrosives (no acids or caustics), infections materials – no sharps/needles, mercury containing devices (thermometers thermostats, switches, relays, elemental, gas regulators, flame sensors, mercury vapor lamps etc.), traffic signs or manhole covers, railroad scrap (rail, spikes or tie plates), oils, gasoline, other petroleum products & antifreeze (This includes hydraulic fluids, gear oils and grease.), hydraulic equipment, any material containing hazardous or toxic substances, radioactive materials or closed containers, ammunition shells or other explosives ordnance. |
| Tennis Shoes |
End of life sneakers and tennis shoes. |
No dress shoes, slippers, flip flops, etc. |
| Electronics |
Computer Accessories: Computers (desktop & laptop), monitors (flat screen & Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)), computer accessories (mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, microphones, power supplies, scanners, printers), cables & all IT accessories, storage devices (external hard drives, solid state drives, SD cards, memory cards, card readers, etc.), printers, gaming devices, circuit boards/cards |
Light bulbs, smoke detectors, devices containing liquid mercury or freon, broken/bare Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), household hazardous waste, materials containing liquids, yard equipment, gas-powered equipment, radioactive materials, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) containing materials, large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers), CDs, DVDs, and cassette tapes. |
| Ink Cartridges |
Any inkjet and toner cartridges. |
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| Medical Equipment |
Durable Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs, cushions, walkers, rollators, hemi-walkers, crutches, canes, knee scooters, and accesories. Transfer boards, portable ramps, pediatric mobility equipment, shower chairs, transfer benches, bathtub safety rails, bedside commode, toilet seat risers, and toilet safety rails. Hoyer lifts, patient lifts, slings, and standing aids. Hospital beds, overbed tables, trapeze bars, and bed rails. New disposable items like bed pads and adult undergarments. Cold therapy machines and other rehabilitation equipment |
No sharps (razors, needles, etc.) |
| Pet Supplies |
Clean new or gently used dog and cat items including: crates and pens, collars, leashes, harnesses, food bowls, food storage containers, blankets, comforters, sheets, towels, dog houses, pet carriers, unopened food, cat litter (open is acceptable), preventatives (flea, tick, wormer, etc.) that have been properly stored/sealed, dog wheelchairs, grooming supplies, toys, puzzles, training tools, monthly preventatives, shampoo, cat trees, etc. |
No chicken or bunny coops, bird cages, reptile enclosures, hamster/gerbil cages, etc. No fish, bird, reptile, or other supplies for animals other than dogs and cats. *Dirty or soiled items containing animal waste (including used litter boxes) will not be accepted. |
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about
Recycling roundups
What is a “recycling roundup” event?
A community event organized and hosted by Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) and local environmental supporters, where residents may drop off certain hard-to-recycle items like tires, mattresses, scrap metal, and Styrofoam to be recycled, free of charge.
Why are we doing this?
TEC is providing this service as a way to help improve Tennessee’s environment and communities, reduce litter and illegal dumping, reduce our reliance on landfills, support Tennessee’s recycling economy, and provide an important service to Tennessee households. This project is made possible by an environmental justice grant from Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Our goal is to help residents sustain these events in their communities.
What happens to these items once they are dropped off?
TEC partners with mostly local vendors to recycle these items and keep them out of landfills. We only accept certain items to ensure there is a recycling end destination for those materials. Many materials are refurbished, processed into new materials, or downgraded into other materials like rags and carpet padding.
How do I request a “Recycling Roundup” event in my community?
Our TDOT grant communities have been chosen. The application will be open to Solid Waste Directors, Councilmembers, Mayors, State Senators and Representatives. We encourage you to notify your local representatives to apply for this opportunity once the application process is open. Please check back for additional information about this opportunity. To receive monthly updates on this project, click here to register for TEC’s Recycling Roundup email newsletter.
What items can I drop off at these events?
We are accepting hard-to-recycle items like electronics, tires, scrap metal, Styrofoam, mattresses, pet supplies, and more. Items vary depending on location. Check our website for the most up to date information.
Is there a fee to drop off items?
There are no fees for residents to drop off items at our events. No items from businesses will be accepted. We do have limitations on how many tires and mattresses residents may drop off. A fee will be incurred to recycle materials beyond the allotted amount.