centers available for garbage disposal

Cocke County maintains a system of convenience centers throughout the county for residents to dispose of their garbage and bring recyclables such as paper and plastics. These centers are fenced and supervised by county employees. The centers are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. The centers are open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The convenience centers accept household garbage, each center has recycling bins for paper, plastic and aluminum. Each center has recep- tacles for used motor oil, oil filters, transmission fluid and used cooking oil.

Each citizen is allowed to bring up to 4 tires to the convenience center without being charged. Any citizen

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