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Nashville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city and contracted haulers (by area or service) Metro Nashville Department of Waste Services (NWS) provides curbside trash (weekly) and recycling (every other week) to single-family homes (incl. duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes) in the Urban Services District (USD), about 144,000-146,000 households. NWS operates 192 of the 300+ weekly routes (it insourced ~50,000 households from outside contractors in 2026; the remaining contractors are not named on City pages). General Services District (GSD) homes and multi-family complexes use private haulers; Metro provides dumpster service to USD multi-family complexes only if the owner/manager requests it. Brush/yard waste is collected by NDOT in both USD and GSD.617
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste four times a year (quarterly) per route; 1-3 weeks to finish a route2612
Set outat the curb or alley by 6 a.m. on collection day (collection 6 a.m.-5 p.m.); remove cart by 7 p.m.6
Your pickup dayNo citywide day. Since the week of February 2, 2026 (first day February 3) collection runs on a four-day Tuesday-Friday schedule; Mondays are for holiday makeup collections. Day varies by address.. App: nashville.gov. App: Nashville Waste and Recycling app (iOS/Android) and the web Collection Calendar and Waste Wizard (ReCollect widget embedded on the City page; Android app id gov.nashville.recollect.waste)
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Moved to Monday. Wednesday routes collected Monday, November 9, 20266

Bulk items: No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only (details). Drop-off sites: 13 listed (hours and fees).

Nashville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo trash or recycling collection on Metro holidays; a Monday holiday does not change the week; a Tuesday-Friday holiday's routes are collected on a Monday. The City's own 2026 list puts the makeup Monday BEFORE the holiday for Veterans Day (Nov 9) but on the Monday AFTER for Thanksgiving (Nov 30), Christmas (Dec 28) and New Year's Day (Jan 4, 2027); the Recycle Right page's example says a Friday holiday moves to the Monday before. Christmas Eve and the day after Thanksgiving are Metro holidays but are collected as normal. Use the listed dates, not the rule.1112
Official noticenashville.gov6
Metro holidays urlnashville.gov Metro holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. Convenience centers close on these days.16
Nashville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Moved to Monday Wednesday routes collected Monday, November 9, 20266
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Changes; see details Thursday routes collected Monday, November 30, 2026 (the Monday AFTER Thanksgiving, per the city's notice); Friday Nov 27 collected as normal6
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 No change Friday routes collected as normal6
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 No change Thursday routes collected as normal6
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Changes; see details Friday routes collected Monday, December 28, 2026 (Monday after)6
Nashville trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Changes; see details Friday routes collected Monday, January 4, 2027 (Monday after)6
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Curbside Trash and Recycling Services - Nashville.gov, New Schedule for Trash and Recycling Collection Begins in …, Recycle Right - Nashville.gov, Metro Holidays - Nashville.gov Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Nashville

How it worksNo curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only35
How to requestNo curbside bulky-item pickup by Metro; no booking. Take items to one of four Convenience Centers (Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Metro holidays) with a Tennessee driver's license showing Davidson County residence; residents unload their own material; no commercial vehicles or commercial waste.5
LimitsFree per visit/day: 3 bags of trash (max 30 gal each) + 1 bulk item; 1 bulk scrap-metal item or up to 3 bags of scrap metal free; mattresses/box springs max 4 per month; tires max 4 per month (East and Ezell Pike only); DIY construction debris at Omohundro only, limit stated as 2 cubic yards on the fees table but 1 cubic yard on the Bulky Item page (City pages conflict); volume loads up to 8 cubic yards, no trailers over 12 ft.35
FeesFree: 3 bags + 1 bulk item, scrap metal (1 item/3 bags), tires without rims, recycling, compostables, electronics (up to 100 lb), HHW. Fees: mattress or box spring $12 each; tire with rim $5 each; DIY C&D $20; other loads by volume: under 1 cubic yard $10, 1-8 cubic yards $20 per cubic yard. Cash (not at Omohundro), check, cards; cards +2.8% (minimum $1.95).5
Not accepted
  • Ammunition5
  • Asbestos (shingles, flooring, etc)5
  • Brick5
  • Brush/Leaves*5
  • Car Parts (other than tires)5
  • Chain-link5
  • Concrete5
  • Dirt5
  • Fireworks5
  • Flares5
  • Gas Tanks5
  • Gutters5
  • Leaves5
  • Masonry5
  • Medical Waste5
  • Pallets5
  • Plumbing5
  • Poles5
  • Posts5
  • Railroad Ties5
  • Radioactive Material5
  • Rebar5
  • Rock5
  • Roofing Shingles5
  • Siding5

Sources: Bulky Item Collection - Nashville.gov, Recycling and Waste Items Convenience Center Services - Na… Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Nashville

Pickupevery other week12
Typesingle-stream Curbside cart takes paper, cardboard, cans and plastic bottles/jars/jugs together, loose; drop-off sites are sorted.12
Glassdrop-off only12
PlasticsPlastic bottles, jars and jugs only (no numbers given)12

Accepted

  • Paper: newspaper, magazines, mail; food and beverage cartons12
  • Flattened corrugated cardboard, cereal and tissue boxes, paper towel/toilet paper rolls12
  • Food and beverage cans12
  • Plastic bottles, jars and jugs (caps on or thrown away)12

Not accepted

  • Glass (drop-off sites only)12
  • Plastic bags, wrap, bubble wrap; never bag recyclables12
  • Any plastic that is not a bottle, jar or jug: takeout containers, Styrofoam, cups, tubs12
  • Hoses, wires, chains, electronics12
  • Clothing and linens12
  • Food or liquid12

Programs

  • Up to 2 recycling carts free for eligible USD households612
  • Weather-delayed recycling picked up the following Saturday12
  • Recycling drop-off sites (incl. glass) and 4 convenience centers5
  • Foam recycling drop-off (food-service foam and foam packaging), free, East Convenience Center5

Sources: Recycling and Waste Items Convenience Center Services - Na…, Curbside Trash and Recycling Services - Nashville.gov, Recycle Right - Nashville.gov Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes NDOT brush and leaf collection for single-family homes in USD and GSD; not on private streets or in satellite cities (Forest Hills, Berry Hill, Belle Meade, etc.); yard waste is banned from trash carts.2
SeasonYear-round, 4 rounds per year on 12 areas. 2026-2027 route start dates: Area 8 Jul 1 / Oct 6, 2026 / Jan 8 / Mar 30, 2027; Area 9 Jul 7 / Oct 12 / Jan 13 / Apr 2; Area 10 Jul 17 / Oct 22 / Jan 25 / Apr 14; Area 11 Jul 23 / Oct 28 / Jan 28 / Apr 20; Area 12 Jul 28 / Nov 3 / Feb 2 / Apr 26; Area 1 Aug 4 / Nov 10 / Feb 8 / May 3; Area 2 Aug 11 / Nov 18 / Feb 12 / May 11; Area 3 Aug 25 / Dec 7 / Feb 25 / May 26; Area 4 Sep 1 / Dec 11 / Mar 2 / Jun 2; Area 5 Sep 11 / Dec 18 / Mar 10 / Jun 10; Area 6 Sep 23 / Dec 29 / Mar 18 / Jun 21; Area 7 Sep 30, 2026 / Jan 5 / Mar 25 / Jun 28, 2027. Find your area in the Waste Wizard.15
How oftenfour times a year (quarterly) per route; 1-3 weeks to finish a route2
RulesSet out before the route start date at the curb or alley where trash is collected, within reach of the knuckle-boom truck; leaves and grass in biodegradable paper bags only (no plastic); limbs max 4 in diameter and 12 ft long; stumps max 8 in diameter, free of dirt and root balls; no bamboo over 8 ft; no lumber, trash or debris; no piles against mailboxes, poles, fences. Free yard waste drop-off for Davidson County residents at Living Earth, 1511 Elm Hill Pike and 6401 Centennial Blvd (trailers charged).213
Food scrapsNo citywide curbside food scraps; 750-household pilot closed to new participants. Food/compostable drop-off free at Convenience Centers. Pilot launched October 2023 with 750 households; weekly curbside pickup by Compost Nashville for participants.58
Christmas trees2025-26 season (last published): NDOT/Parks Christmas Tree Recycling at 14 drop-off sites Dec 26, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026 (parks, community centers, Lakewood City Hall, both Living Earth sites); remove stands and decorations; no artificial trees (take to convenience centers). Brush crews may pick up trees on the regular brush schedule; no special pickups. 2026-27 program not yet announced on nashville.gov (NDOT news checked 2026-10-30).14
Leaf collectionLeaves collected with NDOT brush collection on the quarterly route schedule, in biodegradable paper bags only2

Sources: Brush and Leaf Collection in Davidson County - Nashville.g…, Recycling and Waste Items Convenience Center Services - Na…, Food Scraps Pickup Pilot - Nashville.gov, Trash Guidelines - Nashville.gov, NDOT Announces Christmas Tree Recycling Program (Dec 17, 2…, 2026-2027 Brush and Leaf Collection Schedule (NDOT flyer P… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Anderson Lane Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address939A Anderson Ln, Madison, TN 37115 · Map4
HoursTuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays4
Fees3 bags + 1 bulk item, recycling, compost free; see bulk.fees4
Who can use itDavidson County residents (TN driver's license)4
Acceptstrash, bulky items, recycling incl. glass, compostables4

East Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr, Nashville, TN 37207 · Map4
HoursTuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays4
Fees3 bags + 1 bulk item, recycling, compost free; see bulk.fees4
Who can use itDavidson County residents (TN driver's license)4
Acceptstrash, bulky, recycling incl. glass, compost, HHW, electronics, tires, mattresses, foam4

Ezell Pike Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address3254 Ezell Pk, Nashville, TN 37211 · Map4
HoursTuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays4
Fees3 bags + 1 bulk item, recycling, compost free; see bulk.fees4
Who can use itDavidson County residents (TN driver's license)4
Acceptstrash, bulky, recycling incl. glass, compost, HHW, electronics, tires, mattresses4

Omohundro Convenience Center

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address1019 Omohundro Pl, Nashville, TN 37210 · Map4
HoursTuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays4
Fees3 bags + 1 bulk item, recycling, compost free; cash not accepted at Omohundro; see bulk.fees4
Who can use itDavidson County residents (TN driver's license)4
Acceptstrash, bulky, recycling incl. glass, compost, electronics, mattresses, DIY construction debris, cooking grease4

Household Hazardous Waste at East and Ezell Pike Convenience Centers

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Address943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr (East) / 3254 Ezell Pk (Ezell Pike) · Map9
HoursTuesday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (convenience center hours); closed Metro holidays9
Feesfree; max 15 gallons or 100 pounds per household per month9
Who can use itDavidson County residents only; no commercial vehicles9
Not acceptedammunition, explosives, business waste, latex/acrylic paint, water-based stains, medical waste, propane tanks, medications

Recycling Drop-Off Site: WeGo Bellevue Park and Ride

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address7650 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221 · Map4
HoursDaily, open 24 hours4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: William Whitfield Park

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address5150 Edmondson Pk, Nashville, TN 37211 · Map4
HoursSaturday 9 a.m. to noon4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: Hillsboro High School

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3812 Hillsboro Pk, Nashville, TN 37215 · Map4
HoursDaily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closes 5 p.m. in winter)4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: Joelton Middle School

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3500 Old Clarksville Pk, Joelton, TN 37080 · Map4
HoursDaily, open 24 hours4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: Lakewood City Hall

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3401 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138 · Map4
HoursDaily, open 24 hours4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: McGavock High School

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3150 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214 · Map4
HoursDaily, open 24 hours4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Recycling Drop-Off Site: Whites Creek High School

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address7277 Old Hickory Blvd, Whites Creek, TN 37189 · Map4
HoursDaily, open 24 hours4
Feesfree4
Acceptspaper, cartons, cardboard, cans, plastic bottles/jars/jugs, glass bottles and jars (sorted into labeled bins)4

Living Earth yard waste drop-off (2 sites)

TypeCompost / yard waste site
Run byLiving Earth (listed by NDOT)
Address1511 Elm Hill Pike; 6401 Centennial Boulevard · Map2
Hoursvary through the year; call 615-730-72382
Feesfree for Davidson County residents; trailers charged2
Who can use itDavidson County residents2

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Brush and Leaf Collection in Davidson County - Nashville.g…, Recycling Drop-off Site and Convenience Center Hours and L…, Recycling and Waste Items Convenience Center Services - Na…, Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Nashville.gov Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formhub.nashville.gov hubNashville request type 'Missed Pickup - Recycle Cart Service'; the City pages link it for recycling; for missed trash use hubNashville / 311.6
Phone615-862-5000 (Nashville Department of Waste Services / hubNashville)69
311311 (hubNashville, hub.nashville.gov)6
Official websitenashville.gov6
Waste wizard phone615-924-2633 (where to take materials)5

Sources: Recycling and Waste Items Convenience Center Services - Na…, Curbside Trash and Recycling Services - Nashville.gov, Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Nashville.gov Last checked Report a change

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Nashville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Nashville?

Trash is collected weekly. No citywide day. Since the week of February 2, 2026 (first day February 3) collection runs on a four-day Tuesday-Friday schedule; Mondays are for holiday makeup collections. Day varies by address.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Nashville?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Changes; see details: Thursday routes collected Monday, November 30, 2026 (the Monday AFTER Thanksgiving, per the city's notice); Friday Nov 27 collected as normal

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Nashville?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Friday routes collected Monday, December 28, 2026 (Monday after)

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Nashville?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Changes; see details: Friday routes collected Monday, January 4, 2027 (Monday after)

How do I get rid of bulky items in Nashville?

No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only. No curbside bulky-item pickup by Metro; no booking. Take items to one of four Convenience Centers (Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Metro holidays) with a Tennessee driver's license showing Davidson County residence; residents unload their own material; no commercial vehicles or commercial waste. Fees: Free: 3 bags + 1 bulk item, scrap metal (1 item/3 bags), tires without rims, recycling, compostables, electronics (up to 100 lb), HHW. Fees: mattress or box spring $12 each; tire with rim $5 each; DIY C&D $20; other loads by volume: under 1 cubic yard $10, 1-8 cubic yards $20 per cubic yard. Cash (not at Omohundro), check, cards; cards +2.8% (minimum $1.95).

Does Nashville recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Nashville?

Use the city’s online form (hub.nashville.gov) or call 615-862-5000 (Nashville Department of Waste Services / hubNashville).

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