Specialty Recycling
We offer several recycling resources from Terracycle at our store at 3211 South Haven Road during our store hours. Find out what you can recycle in each box, plus learn about Green Heron's Compost Drop Off Pilot Program here at KnoxFill.
Candy & Snack Wrappers
Recycle your Candy & Snack Wrappers with Terracycle. This box is paid for by KnoxFill and our community - let us know if you'd like to donate at the register! Review the list of accepted items below.
Accepted:
- Flexible Packaging
- Blister Packs
Not Accepted:
- Paper Based Wrappers
- Sticks
- Food Waste
- Cardboard Master Cartons
Beauty Products & Packaging
Recycle your Beauty Products & Packaging with Terracycle. This box is paid for by KnoxFill and our community - let us know if you'd like to donate at the register! Review the list of accepted items below.
Accepted:
- Plastic Packaging
- Complex Closures
- Glass Packaging
- Plastic Dispensers & Tubes
- Glass Dispensers & Tubes
- Shampoo & Conditioner Bottles
- Cosmetic Cases & Sticks
- Aluminized Tubes
- Multi Layered Packaging
Not Accepted:
- Aerosol & Pressurized Cans
- Electronic Items
- Perfume Bottles
- Nail Polish Bottles & Removers
- Wooden Eyeliner Penils
- Partially Full & Full Packaging
- Cardboard
- Wood & Bamboo
Natural & Synthetic Corks
Recycle your Natural & Synthetic Corks with Terracycle. This box is paid for by KnoxFill and our community - let us know if you'd like to donate at the register!
Accepted:
- Natural Beverage Corks
- Synthetic Beverage Corks
Not Accepted:
- Bottles
- Bottle Caps
- Screw Tops
- Foil
- Aluminum Champagne Twists
Personal & Oral Care
Recycle your Personal & Oral Care Packaging with Terracycle. This box is free to us thanks to the Tom's of Maine and Hello Natural Care Recycling Program through Terracycle.
Accepted:
- Mouthwash Bottles & Caps
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant Containers & Caps
- Soap Packaging
- Floss Containers
- Toothpaste Tubes & Caps
Not Accepted:
- Cardboard & Paper Packaging
- Plastic Packaging
Blades, Razors, & Packaging
Recycle your Blades, Razors, and Packaging with Terracycle. This box is free to us thanks to the Gillette Recycling Program through Terracycle.
Accepted:
- Razor Blades
- Razors
- Plastic Razor Packaging
Not Accepted:
- Loop Reusable Stainless Steel Packaging
Alkaline Only Batteries
Recycle your Alkaline Only Batteries with Terracycle. This box is free to us thanks to the Tennessee Environmental Council through Terracycle.
*This Terracycle box requires that you tape the ends of your batteries to prevent energy transfer for safe disposal.
Accepted:
- Alkaline Batteries
- AA Batteries
- Drycell Batteries
- AAA Batteries
- C Batteries
- D Batteries
- 9-Volt Batteries
Not Accepted:
- Other Battery Types
Compost Drop Off Program
Drop off your compostables with Green Heron Compost. The compost drop off is located on the side of our building and is accessible during our regular store hours. Each drop off is $3. Once you complete their Drop Off Form and submit your payment, you'll receive an email with the temporary lock code. Dump your compostables in the bin and re-lock the toter by scrambling the numbers. Then repeat next time you drop off!
Accepted:
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Baked Goods
- Meat & Seafood
- Tea & Coffee Grounds
- Beans, Seeds, & Legumes
- Eggs, Eggshells, & Dairy
- 100% Paper Products
- Untreated Planets, Leaves, & Soil
- Products Marked As Compostable
Not Accepted:
- Plastics
- Glass
- Metals
- Chemicals
- Biological Waste (Humans & Pets)
- Adhesives (Tapes & Glues)
- Plastic-Lined Paper
Other Recycling Resources