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El Bethel Convenience Center

Household garbage only, no commercial or construction waste

Hours
Monday to Saturday6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Central time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.

1760 U.S. 41A North, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Get directionsCall the county office: Bedford County Solid Waste, 931-684-4651

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Bedford County Solid Waste at 931-684-4651.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 12, 2026.

Source: Bedford County: Solid Waste

Run by Bedford County Solid Waste.

What it takes

Bedford County’s other seven convenience centers take the same items. The Bedford County Tire Collection Center takes tires. The Local Transfer takes construction debris.

Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.

Bedford County rules

  • The centers serve all Bedford County residents, but by state law they take household garbage only: no construction or commercial waste, and only as much as fits in a regular car or personal pickup truck.
  • Every center takes aluminum cans, used oil, batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, and newspaper and mixed paper. El Bethel, Tollgate, and Unionville also take #1 and #2 plastic, and El Bethel takes glass.
  • The county says center hours are subject to change for holidays or other conditions.

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