Waste Services provides convenient ways for Davidson County residents to dispose of residential trash, recyclables, and other waste items that require proper disposal. Residents that live in a single-family home in Nashville’s Urban Services District (USD), are eligible for curbside trash and recycling collection. All Nashville and Davidson County residents can use our Metro Convenience Centers and Metro Recycling Drop-off Sites.
Notice: Curbside Collection Hours Changing
Due to extreme heat, curbside trash and recycling pickup hours are changing from starting at 7 a.m. to now starting at 6 a.m. Starting Monday, July 1, all residents with curbside trash and recycling service should have their carts at the curb the night before collection day.
Collection Schedule and Waste Wizard
Notice: Starting January 30, 2023, our curbside recycling collection schedule will go from once a month pick up to every other week pick up. Use the calendar tool below to view your new collection schedule and sign up for reminders.
Find the proper disposal location for your waste items, look up your curbside collection days, and sign up for collection reminders below.
Services Offered
Recycling Collection
Curbside recycling collection is provided to single-family homes in the Urban Services District of Nashville. Recycling is collected every other week. Residents in the General Services District and multi-family complexes throughout the county contract with private haulers for waste and recycling collection.
More about Recycling Collection.
Trash Collection
Curbside trash collection is provided to single-family homes in the Urban Services District of Nashville. Trash is collected once a week. Residents in the General Services District and multi-family complexes throughout the county contract with private haulers for waste and recycling collection.
More about Trash Collection.
Composting Services
Nashville and Davidson County residents can take their food waste to any Metro Convenience Center free of charge. Residents and businesses have the option to pay for curbside compost collection. We also offer backyard compost bins for sale at our Omohundro Convenience Center.
More about Composting Services.
Household Hazardous Waste
Many household items may be harmful to the environment if disposed of improperly. Metro residents can dispose of up to 15 gallons or 100 pounds of unwanted and unused household hazardous waste at the East or Ezell Pike Convenience Center each month at no charge.
More about Household Hazardous Waste.
Electronic Waste Recycling
Electronic waste is not allowed in waste containers and should be recycled. Nashville and Davidson County residents can recycle unwanted electronics at the East, Ezell Pike and Omohundro Convenience Centers at no charge.
More about Electronic Waste Recycling.
Pharmaceuticals Disposal
Metro residents can take all kinds of unused, expired, or over-the-counter medications to several Metro Police Precincts.
More about Pharmaceuticals Disposal.
Quick Links
Waste and recycling statistics
Report Missed Trash Pickup
Jackson Law
Metro Council passed Ordinance BL2016-484 enacting T.C.A. § 68-211-707, which specifically permits local government legislative bodies to make applicable the provisions of Part 7 of Chapter 211 of Title 68 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. It requires local approval of landfills, solid waste disposal facilities and solid waste processing facilities prior to the construction of such facilities and prior to the issuance of a permit by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Additional Information
For additional information and/or copies email Jackson Law or send a letter to:
Metro Waste Services
1600 2nd Ave N
Landfill and Processing Facility Applications
Nashville,
TN
37208