The Nashville Department of 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.
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Find the proper disposal location for your waste items, look up your curbside collection days, and sign up for collection reminders below.
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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.
Backdoor Collection
Residents who have a permanent disability and are unable to push or pull the trash container to the curb/alley, and live alone or with someone who is also permanently disabled, may qualify for a backdoor pick up. You can apply for a backdoor waiver by filling out the attached form, and returning the form the the Metro Waste Services, along with a copy of your ID, and doctors statement. Waivers have to be renewed every 2 years (submitting and updated form, a copy of your ID and doctor's statement). Completed wavers can be faxed to 615-862-8619 or mailed to:
RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
Metro Nashville Waste Services
1915 Cement Plant Road
Nashville, TN 37208
Download: Backdoor Trash Collection Waiver Request Form
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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
