Drop Off Composting at Metro Convenience Centers
Davidson County residents can take their food waste and compostables to any Metro convenience center at no additional cost.
Materials accepted at the Metro Convenience Center Drop-offs
Materials can be put into a compostable bag (can be purchased on-line or at a local grocery and big box store), paper bag, small paper/cardboard box, or dumped in loosely into the container at the convenience center.
Food scraps
- Fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs
- Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
- Dairy products and egg shells
- Meat, shellfish, fish, bones, and shells
- Pasta, breads, cereals, baked goods, snack foods, and candy
- Leftovers
Paper products
- Soiled napkins, paper towels, cardboard rolls, cotton balls
- Paper plates and cups (including cups from coffee, soda)
- Soiled pizza boxes and paper take-out containers
- Paper egg cartons, liners and other paper food packaging
Other materials
- Cut flowers and household plants
- Dryer lint
- Hair and nail clippings
- Pet food and pet hair
Materials not accepted
- Plastic, expanded foam
- Metal, aluminum foil
- Animal or human waste
- Dryer sheets
Earth Machine Compost Bins for Purchase
Davidson County residents can purchase a backyard compost bin at our Omohundro Convenience Center for $50.