Recycling Roundups

Memphis Recycling Roundup Event -- Saturday, April 15th

Clean Up, Drive Through, Drop Off

Date: Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Time: 9 am to 2:30 pm
Where: University of Memphis, parking lot at 3711 Poplar Ave, (enter from Deloach), Memphis, TN 38111

What's Accepted:

Mattresses (limit of 2 per household, no pet beds)
Tires (limit of 8 per household)
Clothing, Textiles (clean & dry items only, nothing stained with motor oil or toxic substances, no carpeting, no pillows, separate textiles in perfect condition from those that are not)
Shoes (clean & dry shoes only, tie shoes together)
Batteries (alkaline & rechargeable, tape battery terminal ends, no lead-acid batteries)
Scrap Metal (all items must be empty of fuel, no items that ever contained freon) See acceptable/unacceptable items list here.
Ink Cartridges (no toner)
Electronics See acceptable/unacceptable items list here.
Medications (no needles/ syringes)
Sheets of Packing Styrofoam (no food packaging or packing peanuts)
Paper Shredding

We are only accepting items from personal use, no items belonging to businesses. Items not on the accepted items list will be turned away.

Map & Dates of All Ten TEC Recycling Roundup Events

December 10, 2022 Nashville
March 4, 2023 Clarksville
April 15, 2023 Memphis
May 6, 2023 Robbins
June 3, 2023 Camden
June 17, 2023 Ripley
Sept 9, 2023 Hornbeak
Sept 16, 2023 Rutledge
Oct 7, 2023 Charleston
Nov 4, 2023 Jackson

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About These Events

What is a “recycling roundup” event?
An event organized and hosted by Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) where residents may drop off certain household items 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/ 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 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
How do I request a “recycling roundup” event in my community?
The application period is now closed and our ten communities have been selected. Please check back for additional information about these events. To receive monthly updates on this project, click here to register for TEC’s “recycling roundup” email newsletter.
When are the events taking place?
These community events are taking place fall 2022 through the end of 2023. Check back for specific dates for each “recycling roundup” event.
What items can I drop off at these events?
Items like: electronics, tires, certain appliances, scrap metal, textiles, mattresses, and more. Check back for a more complete list of acceptable items this fall, or sign up for the monthly email newsletters.
Is there a fee to drop off items?
There are no fees to drop off items at our events.

This effort is funded by an Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving
grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

TEC Recycling Roundups