Nashville Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out your cart on the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the street or alley. Collection takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out your cart on the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the street or alley. Collection takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Items too bulky to fit in a curbside cart should be taken to a Convenience Center for proper disposal or recycling. Davidson County residents may drop off excess trash and bulk items during regular operating hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Brush and leaves are collected curbside on rotating district routes by the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT); yard waste is banned from brown trash carts and curbside recycling carts. |
Trash container requirements
- Brown rolling curbside cart provided by Metro Nashville Waste Services
- Place cart on the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. with arrow facing the street
- Maintain at least 4 feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes, utility poles, and recycling carts
- All household trash must be placed inside a bag before entering the cart
- Items outside the cart will not be picked up
Nashville recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper (office paper, newspaper, magazines, mail, food and beverage cartons)
- Cardboard (corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, paper towel rolls flattened)
- Food and beverage cans (aluminum and steel cans empty and clean)
- Plastic bottles, jars, and jugs (beverage bottles, milk jugs, detergent jugs)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and bubble wrap (strictly prohibited loose or bagged)
- Glass containers (no glass in curbside carts; drop off at convenience centers)
- Food or liquid waste (all recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry)
- Plastic items other than bottles, jars, and jugs (no tubs, cups, or takeout trays)
- Styrofoam, hoses, wires, electronics, clothing, and linens
Nashville bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Items too bulky to fit in a curbside cart should be taken to a Convenience Center for proper disposal or recycling. Davidson County residents may drop off excess trash and bulk items during regular operating hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 615-862-5000 |
Nashville holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: skip. Collection on a listed holiday is skipped.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Nashville, TN
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Saturday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Monday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Wednesday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Thursday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Canceled | Pickups on Friday are canceled. Service resumes on your next regular collection day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Metro Nashville Department of Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 615-862-5000
1600 2nd Ave NNashville, TN 37208
These collection rules cover Zone Nashville Urban Services District Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Nashville, TN?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out your cart on the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the street or alley. Collection takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. These rules apply to Zone Nashville Urban Services District Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Nashville?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. Pickups on a listed holiday are skipped until the next scheduled cycle. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Nashville Urban Services District Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Nashville?
Items too bulky to fit in a curbside cart should be taken to a Convenience Center for proper disposal or recycling. Davidson County residents may drop off excess trash and bulk items during regular operating hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 615-862-5000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Nashville Urban Services District Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Nashville?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (office paper, newspaper, magazines, mail, food and beverage cartons), Cardboard (corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, paper towel rolls flattened), Food and beverage cans (aluminum and steel cans empty and clean), Plastic bottles, jars, and jugs (beverage bottles, milk jugs, detergent jugs). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and bubble wrap (strictly prohibited loose or bagged), Glass containers (no glass in curbside carts; drop off at convenience centers), Food or liquid waste (all recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry), Plastic items other than bottles, jars, and jugs (no tubs, cups, or takeout trays), Styrofoam, hoses, wires, electronics, clothing, and linens. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Nashville Urban Services District Curbside Collection Routes.