Curbside Trash and Recycling Services

Cart Guidelines

• On your collection day, place your cart on the curb or alley by 6 a.m. with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the street or alley. Collection is between the hours of 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Please remove your cart from the street by 7 p.m. on your pick-up day.
• Items that are placed outside of carts will not be picked up. Excess trash can be taken to one of our convenience centers.
• Do not place the cart within 4 feet of any stationary object such as a car, mailbox, utility pole, recycling cart, etc.
• Do not place the cart under wires, tree limbs, building overhangs or other items that could be damaged. Please make sure there is 15 feet of clearance.
• Trash must be bagged.
• Do not bag recycling

Holiday Collection

Trash and recycling is not collected on holidays. If your collection day falls on a holiday, all collection days after the holiday in that week will slide to the next day. For example, if the holiday is on a Monday, collection for Monday will slide to Tuesday, Tuesday will slide to Wednesday, etc.

Sign up for pick up day reminders using the Nashville Waste and Recycling App

Cart Information

Number of Carts Issued Per Service Address

Each service address is issued 1 brown department approved curbside cart for trash disposal at newly constructed homes. Residents can request up to one additional cart for a cost of $65.00. Residents are allowed up to 2 recycling carts at no additional cost.

Lost, Stolen or Damaged Cart Fees

If a container originally furnished by the department is lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair, the owner shall replace the cart at their sole cost. The cost for a replacement cart is $65.00. (Metro Code 10.20.110a)

To reduce the possibility of stolen or lost carts, carts must be put away in a secure location not visible from a public street after collection. (Metro Code 10.20.110c)

Private Collection Services

If you live in the General Services District or a multi-family complex throughout Davidson County, contact your property manager or a private hauler for information on trash and recycling. All private haulers are required to offer a recycling option for their trash customers.

Metro provides dumpster service for multi-family complexes in the Urban Services District if requested by the property owner/manager. If your complex receives Metro trash collection, your complex can contract privately for recycling collection.

Businesses that require a higher level of service or residents and businesses who are outside the Urban Service District must contract with a private hauler for disposal.