Putnam County Solid Waste

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.

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will resume its normal operating schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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01/26/2026

**Public Service Announcement:**

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. This closure includes the recycling center, transfer station, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and convenience centers. We will monitor the conditions and provide updates as necessary. Stay safe and warm.

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01/24/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

Update: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026. This closure encompasses the household hazardous waste facility, recycling center, landfill, and all convenience centers. The transfer station is currently closed. We will reevaluate the weather situation on Sunday evening to determine our operational schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026.

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01/24/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, the Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Saturday, January 24, 2026. This closure includes the household hazardous waste facility, recycling center, landfill, and all convenience centers. Saturday, January 24, the transfer station will maintain public access from 8:00 a.m. until weather conditions render further operation unfeasible. We will reassess the weather situation on Sunday evening to determine our operational schedule for Monday, January 26, 2026.
As a department head, deciding on inclement weather closings is difficult, as it involves prioritizing employee safety and equipment protection.
This decision rests solely with the department head. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call 931-528-3884.

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01/12/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

The Putnam County Solid Waste Department will be closed on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes the recycling center, transfer station, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and convenience centers. There will be no community service. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Have a safe and great holiday.

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01/01/2026

Happy New Years from the Putnam County Solid Waste Department.

12/29/2025

*Public Service Announcement**
We appreciate your patience and kindness during our busiest time of the year. Please be aware that it may take several weeks for us to catch up with demand, as we are working hard to manage it.
Please ensure your waste is in bags and consolidated to help reduce wait times at the convenience centers. Additionally, pre-sorting your recyclables will help speed up the process. If you have a trailer, please bring it to the transfer station.
Typically, there is a wait time between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the transfer station. If you are visiting as an individual and your waste is from your residence, schedule your visit for a different time.
The convenience centers are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are closed on Thursdays and Sundays. The transfer station and recycling center operate Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
For a comprehensive list of items accepted at our facilities, you can visit www.putnamcountytn.gov.
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12/29/2025

**Public Service Announcement**

The transfer station, recycling center, landfill, household hazardous waste facility, and
convenience centers will all be closed on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. There will be no community service. All locations will reopen on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.

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