Nashville Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.).
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsOne bulk trash item free per day; additional items assessed by volume ($10 under 1 cu yd, $20 per cu yd). Consider donation first.
Appliances
Accepted with conditionsOne bulk scrap metal item or large appliance (stove, refrigerator, washer) accepted free at East, Ezell, and Omohundro centers.
Construction debris
Accepted with conditionsUp to 1 cubic yard of DIY construction debris accepted at Omohundro Convenience Center for $20 fee; commercial loads prohibited.
How to throw away a mattress in Nashville
Follow the listed bulk 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.).
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Davidson County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
East Convenience Center
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr, Nashville, TN 37207
Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accepts residential trash, drop-off recycling, scrap metal, tires, electronics, foam, and household hazardous waste.
Ezell Pike Convenience Center
3254 Ezell Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accepts residential trash, drop-off recycling, tires, scrap metal, electronics, and household hazardous waste.
Omohundro Convenience Center
1019 Omohundro Pl, Nashville, TN 37210
Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accepts residential trash, bulky items, up to 1 cubic yard DIY construction waste ($20), and electronic waste. Credit/debit card or check only (no cash).
Anderson Convenience Center
939A Anderson Ln, Madison, TN 37115
Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accepts excess residential trash and drop-off recycling (no construction debris or trailers accepted).
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.