Trash & Recycling in Franklin, TN (2026)
3 verified trash & recycling rules for Franklin, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Franklin operates its OWN municipal Sanitation and Environmental Services Department (NOT contracted to Republic Services, Waste Connections, or another private national hauler). Residential solid waste collection is governed by Title 17 (Municipal Solid Waste Disposal) of the Franklin Municipal Code. Residents receive once-a-week curbside garbage collection in a City-issued rollout cart. Blue Bin Recycling is a separate opt-in service with a one-time $75.00 administrative setup fee (as of January 1, 2025) for the 64-gallon recycling container. The Sanitation Department contact is (615) 794-1516.
Trash Pickup Rules in Franklin
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Franklin's rollout containers, yard waste, brush, and other refuse must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7:00 PM the day BEFORE collection and no later than 7:00 AM on the scheduled day of collection. The opening lid of the rollout container must face the street so the automated side-arm truck can lift and dump the cart. Empty rollout containers must be removed from curbside by 7:00 PM the evening of collection. Bulky items must sit at least 5 feet away from anything else on either side and not be placed under power lines or trees.
Trash Bin Placement in Franklin
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Franklin Sanitation collects bulky items (furniture, mattresses, etc.) every Tuesday and large appliances/white goods every Thursday — set out at curbside by 7:00 AM with at least 5 feet of clearance from any obstacle and not under power lines or trees. Construction and demolition debris, household hazardous waste, electronics, and refrigerant-containing appliances are excluded from regular City collection. Williamson County operates a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program for paint, solvents, motor oil, pool chemicals, and similar materials. Illegal dumping — especially into the Harpeth River or its tributaries — is a triple violation under Title 17, Title 23, and Tennessee criminal littering statutes T.C.A. 39-14-501 to 503.
Bulk Trash Disposal in Franklin
Some RestrictionsLooking for Williamson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Franklin city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Williamson County →