How to get rid of old tires in Knox County

Take them to any of the seven Knox County convenience centers. There’s no fee. Limit: 8 passenger or light truck tires per year.

One of seven places in Knox County that take tires. The rest are listed below.

Carter Convenience Center

Knox County residents only

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

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Knox County Solid Waste at 865-215-5865.

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

Knox County’s tire page allows 8 passenger or light truck tires per year. Its FAQ page says 4 per household per year.
Bringing 8 to 20 tires needs the county’s approval first.
More than 20 tires, large truck or farm tires, or tires from a business go to a commercial tire site such as Liberty Tire Recycling, 1700 Transport Ln, 865-963-4980. Expect a fee.
If you have more than 4 tires, call 865-215-5865 first.

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