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How to get rid of old paint in Carter County

The Carter County Landfill’s rules say paint must be opened and dried out before you bring it.

Carter County Landfill

Fees by the bag and by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to noon
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on Carter County holidays. The county doesn’t list which ones, so call ahead near a holiday.
  • The brush site closes 30 minutes early: 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

169 Landfill Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643

Get directionsCall the center: 423-543-6626

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 10, 2026.

Sources: Carter County: Solid Waste; TDEC: Waste tire program and county collection sites

Rules for paint

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.

Paint in other counties

Source: Carter County: Solid Waste

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