Electronics
Rutherford County Recycling Center Accepts Household Electronics
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1140 Haley Road, Murfreesboro
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Fluorescent tubes and most electronics are accepted from Rutherford County residents only at no charge. Except televisions and computer monitors because of the hazardous materials in televisions and computer monitors, the County is accessed a fee per pound by the vendor, therefore this fee is passed on to all customers. All other electronic devices are disposed of free-of-charge for Rutherford County residents. Citizens from other counties may not use this facility in order to control costs.
The current fee for televisions and monitors is $0.25 per pound payable by cash or check. (No credit cards accepted.)
The current fee for televisions and monitors is $0.25 per pound payable by cash or check. (No credit cards accepted.)
- 1 - 20 pounds = $5.00
- 21 - 40 pounds = $10.00
- 41 - 60 pounds = $15.00
- 61 - 80 pounds = $20.00
Safe Disposal of Paint
What should be done with paint that is no longer needed?
If the quantity is large and the paint has not been allowed to freeze, a reuse center may accept it. If the quantity is small, determine whether the paint is latex or oil based. Wet latex paint is a nuisance waste and cannot be thrown directly into the trash. Latex paint should be disposed of properly to prevent it from contaminating the ground water when taken to the landfill. The most common way to dispose of it is to solidify the paint so that it does not leak from the can once it is dumped.
Please do one of the following to solidify the remainder of your latex paint:
Taking the time to dispose of paint properly is taking a major step in cleaning up our environment and ensuring a cleaner, safer future. Even recycling a single can makes a difference. Please give back to the beauty around you.
If the quantity is large and the paint has not been allowed to freeze, a reuse center may accept it. If the quantity is small, determine whether the paint is latex or oil based. Wet latex paint is a nuisance waste and cannot be thrown directly into the trash. Latex paint should be disposed of properly to prevent it from contaminating the ground water when taken to the landfill. The most common way to dispose of it is to solidify the paint so that it does not leak from the can once it is dumped.
Please do one of the following to solidify the remainder of your latex paint:
- Allow the paint to dry by removing the lid and allowing liquids to evaporate in a well-ventilated area. This works well for small quantities of paint (an inch or two in the bottom of the can) and can take several days.
- Latex paint can also be solidified by mixing in an equal amount of an absorbent material, then allowing to dry. Use cat litter, sawdust, plaster of Paris, oil dry, or vermiculite.
- Pour thin layers (about 1" of paint) into a cardboard box lined with plastic. Allow the paint to dry one layer at a time until all paint has hardened.
Taking the time to dispose of paint properly is taking a major step in cleaning up our environment and ensuring a cleaner, safer future. Even recycling a single can makes a difference. Please give back to the beauty around you.
**Recycle Rutherford does not own or operate any of the facilities or businesses that we have on our web site. Recycle Rutherford is a non-profit entity that provides this information to promote recycling in our county. We do not profit from any monies paid to any of these facilities or businesses.
