Household Garbage Pick Up Policy within the City Limits of Rockwood
(Already in effect as of July 1, 2019)
Household Garbage pick-up for the citizens of the City of Rockwood is provided by Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. For issues concerning garbage pick-up, please call the Oak Ridge Office at (865) 482-3656.
There is a charge of $12.00 per resident. If you live in the city limits and have water service, (which is required) the charge will be automatic and will be applied when you sign up for water services. If you do not put your garbage out for pick up, you will still be charged. If you have unusual circumstances, such as a severe medical condition, or vacant land with a water meter, you may call city hall (865-354-0611) to discuss with Christy.
Residents will continue to be allowed to put (3) 32-gallon cans out for pick up. All garbage must be placed for pick up no later than 7 a.m. on the day you are scheduled. All garbage will be picked up on Mondays & Tuesdays. The West Side of Hwy. 27 will be picked up on Mondays. The East Side of Hwy. 27 will be picked up on Tuesdays.
Small businesses who have the same amount of garbage as a resident (3- 32-gallon cans) will be charged the same rate as a resident. If a business has more than 3- 32-gallon cans, you will be charged accordingly. Businesses have the choice to opt out, only if they have proof of a dumpster being located on their property from a commercial waste management company.
If you have any questions on charges for pick-up, feel free to call the city hall office (865) 354-0611. If you have any questions on garbage pick-up itself, please call Waste Connections.
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP
There will continue to be a one-week Spring Clean Up each year. The date for 2024 will be April 1st through the 5th. Residents should call 86S-354-0184 or 865-354-0611 to get on the pick-up list, prior to clean up week. Items to be picked up cannot be put out more than 1 week before Spring Clean-up or there will be a charge.
We do not pick-up chemicals, tires, batteries, shingles, or paint at any time.
Residents should contact the Roane County Recycling Center for information on this type of disposal at 865-590-7779 or visit https://roanecountytn.gov/solid-waste-recycling.
Mattresses and Box Springs are not part of the free pick–up. They are an additional $25.00 each.
BRUSH PICK-UP: There will be a FREE Brush Pick-Up in the Spring and Fall of each year for two weeks, one week on the East Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway) and one week on the West Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway). This means one free pick up, at the size below, per household. A free pick-up is defined as a 4x4x10 area. (approximately a full-size pick-up truck load). Brush can’t be put out sooner than one week or there will be a charge.
The dates for 2024 are as follows:
April 22nd through April 26th – East Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway)
April 29th through May 3rd – West Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway)
October 14th through October 18th – East Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway)
October 21st through October 25th – West Side of Hwy 27 (Gateway)
You must call in and get on the Free Pick-Up list, prior to, or during the free week period. You will be charged if a pick-up is requested after the free period ends. Outside the free pick-up days, there will be a minimum charge of $25 and further priced according to the amount of debris picked up.
Building materials or any other type of garbage cannot be mixed in with brush.
Tree debris and brush must be no longer than 10 feet in length, Chunks and/or stumps larger than 10 inches around must be separated from the limbs.
Brush must be stacked parallel with the street and within reach of the truck doing the pick-up.
Do not stack brush under power lines, near fire hydrants, sewer cleanouts, mailboxes, fences, meters, or underneath trees.
Homeowners who hire contractors to cut trees or brush must clarify if the contractor is to remove the brush. If the contractor does not remove the brush, the homeowner will be charged.
Special Pick-ups outside of Spring Clean Up or Free Brush Weeks will be charged to the Property Owner. For collection of these typues of pick-ups, please call the Street Department at 865-354-0184 for pricing and pick-up arrangements. These pick-ups must be paid in advance.
Special Pick Ups outside of Spring Clean Up or Free Brush Weeks will be charged to the Property Owner. For collection of these types of pick-ups, please call the Street Department at 865-354-0184 for pricing and pick-up arrangements. These pick-ups must be paid in advance.