Franklin, TN Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Distance from curb
- Within about 2 ft
- Clearance from obstacles
- At least 3 ft
- Clearance from parked cars
- At least 5 ft
- Sidewalks/streets/ditches
- Prohibited without permission
Summary
Franklin, Tennessee requires residents to set trash carts within about two feet of the curb, clear of obstructions, parked cars, sidewalks, and drainage ditches.
It shall be the responsibility of each occupant, on the scheduled day of collection, to place their container on the property side of the curb or street, or at the edge of the alley where serviceable alleys are available, or in a city-approved location for pick-up. Containers shall be placed in such a location as to be readily accessible for removal by the city. The container shall be placed in such a manner as not to interfere with other MSW containers, curbside mailboxes, overhead power lines or tree branches, parked cars, vehicular traffic, utility boxes or in any other way that would constitute a public hazard or nuisance. Generally, this shall be within two feet of the curb or edge of pavement, at least three feet from obstructions such as those listed, and at least five feet from any vehicle parked along the street. Rollout containers shall not be placed, without the express permission of the city, on a public sidewalk, in the street, or in a drainage ditch.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Franklin Municipal Code § 17-110(8) puts the burden on each occupant to place their rollout container on the property side of the curb, street, or alley on collection day, in a spot readily accessible for pickup. It must generally sit within two feet of the curb or pavement edge, at least three feet from obstructions like mailboxes and utility boxes, and five feet from any parked vehicle. Containers may not go on a public sidewalk, in the street, or in a drainage ditch without city permission.
Violations & Fines
Containers placed on sidewalks, in streets, or in drainage ditches without permission are noncompliant; unsatisfactory containers can be confiscated by the department.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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