Location
4063 North Hawthorne Street Chattanooga, TN 37406
Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Wood Recycling Center processes yard waste collected from homes, contractors, and self-haulers. Non-residents and businesses pay a standard disposal fee.
Mulch is available at no charge to City of Chattanooga residents only. Businesses and non City residents will have to pay a fee to the contractor at the WRC.
| Eligibility | Cost per Ton |
|---|---|
| for non-city residents, businesses, or contractors | $20.00 |
Payment types accepted: Checks, Credit Card & Money Order. NO CASH or COIN
Guidelines for Free Wood Waste Disposal
There is no charge for residents of the City of Chattanooga to dispose of acceptable wood waste in a standard-size pickup truck or a single-axle trailer
City crews do not unload wood from trucks or trailers
Additional Information
| Acceptable Materials | |
|---|---|
| Raw natural wood | Brush and leaves |
| Non-acceptable Materials | |
|---|---|
| Treated lumber | Pallets |
| Glued wood | Root balls and stumps |
| Wood with nails | Dirt and rocks |
| Paneling, plywood | Trash |
| Painted wood | Material larger than 10 feet in length |
| Railroad ties | Material larger than 5 feet in diameter |
Mulch Pickup
- Mulch is available at no charge to the City of Chattanooga residents when a valid driver's license is presented
- Crews will load mulch into trucks or trailers for city residents
- Residents are limited to a standard-size pick-up truck or single-axle trailer for free loads of mulch
- Mulch must be covered when leaving the facility