Weakley County Solid Waste Convenience Center
Free recycling; trash and bulky items for a fee
| Monday to Wednesday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Thursday to Saturday | 8 a.m. to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Central time.
- Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
- Cards and checks only. No cash.
608 County Maintenance Road, Dresden, TN 38225
At Highway 22 and Junction 217, just past Dresden High School. Drive up the hill to the building and wait for instructions.
What it takes
It’s the only place in Weakley County that takes tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics, brush, construction debris, used motor oil, and batteries.
Each item has its own rules. Check before you go.
Weakley County rules
- The convenience center is cashless: pay by credit or debit card, or by check.
- Free to drop off: aluminum cans, cardboard, paper, all metal, batteries, bricks, brush and tree branches, ceramics, and clean motor oil.
- Bagged household trash is $2 a small bag and $4 a large bag. Loose household garbage, pickup loads, carpet, mattresses, box springs, vinyl siding, fiberglass, building materials, wood furniture, and appliances cost extra, priced by size and what’s in the load.
- The center doesn’t take shingles, hazardous materials, or latex paint.
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