Trash & Recycling in Nashville, TN (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Nashville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Metro Nashville Public Works provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residential properties. Trash is collected weekly and recycling is collected every other week. Residents must use the Metro-provided rolling carts and place them curbside with lids closed by 5 AM on collection day.
Nashville Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Nashville residents must place trash and recycling carts at the curb with handles facing the house and lids closed. Carts should be set out no earlier than 4 PM the day before collection and retrieved by 7 PM on collection day. Carts must be stored out of public view between collection days.
Nashville Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Nashville offers bulk trash pickup for large items through Metro Public Works. Residents can schedule up to two free bulk pickups per year for items that don't fit in the regular cart, such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses. Additional pickups cost a fee. Certain items like tires and hazardous waste are excluded.
Nashville Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Nashville provides curbside recycling collection every other week through Metro Public Works. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastics #1-7, glass bottles, and metal cans. All recyclables go in a single 96-gallon cart — no sorting required. Contaminated items or plastic bags are not accepted in curbside recycling.
Nashville Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Davidson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Nashville city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Davidson County →