Giles County Solid Waste & Recycling
| Coordinator | Julie Butler Phillips |
| Main Office | 222 West Madison Street – 2nd Floor, Pulaski, TN 38478 |
| Phone | 931-424-7035 |
| gcsolidwaste@gilescountytn.gov | |
| P.O. Box 678 – Pulaski, TN 38478 | |
| Giles County Solid Waste & Recycling |
Giles County’s Solid Waste Coordinator is Julie Butler Phillips. The Giles County Solid Waste and Recycling Department offers a countywide solid waste management system that is built on a foundation of sound environmental principles with collaboration of county departments and municipalities.
Residents are encouraged to recycle and compost as much as possible to reduce the impact on the landfill. If residents are unsure what materials are accepted, please call (931) 424-7035.
The department manages garbage, waste and trash disposal at four locations:
- Ag Center is located at 2030 Elkton Pike, Pulaski, TN 38478. It operates Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m – Noon. The Center is closed on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and all Holidays.
- Bodenham is located at 21130 US-64, Pulaski, TN 38478. It operates Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – Noon. Bodenham is closed Sundays, Mondays and Fridays and on all Holidays.
- Richland is located at Old Apple Hill Rd, Lynnville, TN 38472. It operates Monday – Wednesday – Friday 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. – Noon. Richland is closed on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays.
- Minor Hill Center is located at 188 Wray Branch Rd, Minor Hill, TN 38473. Minor Hill is open Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – Noon. It is closed Monday, Friday, Sunday and all Holidays.
- Industrial Park Recycle Only is located at Jimmy Suggs Drive, Pulaski, TN 38478. Industrial Park is a recycling only center and is open Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Industrial Park is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday and all Holidays.
Convienence & Recycling Centers
The Convenience Centers provide an environmentally safe place to dispose of residential waste. The public is encouraged to recycle all reusable items to minimize the impact on landfills.
Ag Center Convenience Center |
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| Directions from your location: 2030 Elkton Pike, Pulaski, TN 38478 |
| 931-424-7035 |
Bodenham Convenience Center |
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| Directions from your location: 21130 US-64, Pulaski, TN 38478 |
| 931-424-7035 |
Richland Convenience Center |
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| Directions from your location: Old Apple Hill Rd, Lynnville, TN 38472 |
| 931-424-7035 |
Minor Hill Convenience Center |
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| Directions from your location: 188 Wray Branch Rd, Minor Hill, TN 38473 |
| 931-424-7035 |
Industrial Park Recycle Only |
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| Directions from your location: Jimmy Suggs Drive, Pulaski, TN 38478 |
| 931-424-7035 |
Prohibited and Accepted Waste
Prohibited – All Centers
- NO liquid or food debris
- NO construction debris
- NO trees
- NO lumber
- Nothing larger than a 12′ trailer
Accepted – All Centers
- Clean Materials (no liquid or food debris)
- Flattened Cardboard
- Newspaper
- Paper
- Magazines
- Plastics (#1 & #2)
- Scrap Metal
- Aluminum
- Tin (rinsed)
- Waste Oil
- Batteries
Acceptable Items
Ag Center, Bodenham, Minor Hill, Richland
- Household Trash
- Large Debris (such as broken furniture)
- Bulky Waste
- Scrap Metal
- Appliances
- Used Motor Oil
- Cooking Oil
- Batteries
Ag Center
- Household Hazardous Waste (Year Round, see details below)
- TVs and Computers – $5 each with receipt showing paid from the Annex Solid Waste Main Office
- 4 Free Tires each year per household
Prohibited Items
Bodenham, Minor Hill, Richland
- NO TVs
- NO computers
- NO tires
Ag Center
- TVs and Computers – $5 each with receipt showing paid from the Annex Solid Waste Main Office
- 4 Free Tires each year per household
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Ag Center Location Only
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
7 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Saturday – 7 a.m. until Noon
UNacceptable Items
Medical Waste:
- Medicine/Drugs (use containers at Law Enforcement Offices and some Pharmacies)
Infectious Wastes:
- Dead Animals (contact Local sanitation or Solid Waste Department)
Explosives/Ammunition:
- Fireworks
- Military Ordnance
- Ammunition
- Gunpowder
Radioactive:
- Smoke Detectors
- Radium Paint
Miscellaneous Details:
- Aerosol Cans (Empty with no “hiss” may be recycled in metal recycling container)
- Automotive Gas Tanks
- Items not in approved container
- Unlabeled/Unknown Chemicals
- No Business, School, Church, Hospital, Doctor, Dental or Contractors Waste. Household Only.
- No Containers will be emptied and returned (eg., gasoline, kerosene, diesel or other fuels or sprayers)
- Containers Must Be Leak Free
- Ask Attendant for Recycling Resources for items on the UNacceptable list.
Acceptable Items
Household Cleaners:
- Drain Openers
- Oven Cleaners
- Wood/Metal Polish
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Disinfectants
- Bleach
Automotive Products:
- Fuel & Oil Additives
- Grease & rust Solvents
- Body Putty
- Starter Fluids
- Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaners
- Brake Cleaner
- Starter Fluids
- Cleaners
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Diesel Fuel
- Battery Acid
Personal Care Products:
- Lipstick
- Lotions
- Nail Polish
- Nail Polish Remover
Medical Sharps & Lancets:
(Must be in sturdy container labeled with contents and “No Recycle”)
- Mercury Thermometers
Home Maintenance:
- Pool Chemicals
- Spa Chemicals
- Paint Thinner
- Preservatives
- Muriatic Acid
- Wood Preservatives
- Paint Strippers
- Paint Removers
- Adhesives
- Driveway Sealant
- Fluorescent Blubs
- Aerosols Paint
- Propane Compressed Gas
- Spray Paint
- Acetone
- Toluene
- Rat/Mouse Poison
- Stump Remover
- Lamp Oil
Lawn & Garden:
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Fertilizers
- Plant Food
- Weed & Feed
- Bug Repellent
Morning has Broken
Julie Butler Phillips shares a peaceful Sunday morning photograph she snapped from her porch. Giles County’s natural beauty makes it one of the most beautiful areas in Tennessee. To those who call it home, it is the most beautiful.
