Materials Management Program

The Materials Management program supports Tennessee's 95 counties and solid waste planning regions through three program sections: Recovered Materials, Grants Administration, and Used Oil and Problem Waste. 

The Recovered Materials section oversees the recycling, waste reduction (like organics), and solid waste planning activities within the State of Tennessee, and also provides an overview of Tennessee's Solid Waste Management System through the creation of the Annual Report to the Governor and General Assembly.

The Problem Waste section provides technical assistance to the regions and counties handling of problem wastes, including the used oil program,  BOPAE (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics), household hazardous waste, conditionally exempt small quantity generator mobile events, and the waste tire program.

The third program section, Grants Administration, provides financial assistance through specialized grants. Funding comes from the Solid Waste Management Fund, which is generated by the tipping fee surcharge and waste tire pre-disposal collection fee.

Where to take your household waste and recyclables: