How to get rid of used motor oil in Knox County
Take it to any of the seven Knox County convenience centers. There’s no fee. Limit: up to 20 gallons of used oil or coolant at a time.
Carter Convenience Center
Knox County residents only
| Monday to Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Gates close right at closing time. The county asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Centers may close early for bad weather, power outages, or full containers.
8815 Asheville Hwy
Just east off Asheville Highway at the Andrew Johnson Highway split
Rules for used motor oil
- Fee
- Free
- Limit
- Up to 20 gallons of used oil or coolant at a time
- Residency
- Knox County residents only.
- Oil filters and antifreeze are accepted too.
Other places that take used motor oil
- Dutchtown Convenience Center10618 Dutchtown Road
- Halls Convenience Center3608 Neal Drive
- John Sevier Convenience Center1950 W. Governor John Sevier Highway
- Karns Convenience Center6930 Karns Crossing Lane
- Powell Convenience Center7311 Morton View Lane
- Tazewell Pike/Gibbs Convenience Center7201 Tazewell Pike
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