Metro Nashville Public Works offers free bulky item pickup by appointment through hubNashville 311 for USD residents, plus monthly brush and bulk collection in GSD. Appliances require refrigerant removal. Construction debris, hazardous waste, and electronics excluded. Metro operates 4 Convenience Centers for self-drop-off.
Metro Nashville's bulk disposal system has two main channels. First, Urban Services District (USD) residents can schedule free bulky item pickup through hubNashville 311 (hub.nashville.gov or call 311) with 7-14 days advance notice. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, and large appliances (refrigerators, washers/dryers) provided refrigerant has been recovered by a certified technician (EPA Section 608 compliance). Second, the General Services District (GSD) follows a monthly brush and bulk schedule published by Metro Public Works. Metro operates four Convenience Centers accepting household bulk items, recycling, yard waste, and certain hazardous materials: Omohundro (Church Street), Bordeaux (Clarksville Pike), East Convenience Center (Anderson Lane), and Southeast Convenience Center (Murfreesboro Pike). Hours generally Tuesday-Saturday 7 AM-3 PM. Tires limited to 4 per visit (residential ID required). Electronics (TVs, computers, printers) accepted at Convenience Centers through partnership with Tennessee Environmental Council e-waste program but not curbside. Hazardous Household Waste (paint, solvents, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent bulbs) accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (located at Omohundro) on designated collection dates. Construction and demolition debris (C&D) is NOT accepted by Metro and must go to private landfills like BFI Southern Services in Antioch or Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County. Illegal dumping under TCA §39-14-502 is a Class E felony above $1,000 in damages; Metro's Illegal Dumping Task Force uses trail cameras in hotspots like the Cumberland River banks and Bells Bend.
Illegal dumping under TCA §39-14-502: Class C misdemeanor to Class E felony based on amount, $500-$5,000+ fines plus cleanup costs. Bulk items at curb without scheduled pickup: Metro Code §10.20.100, $50-$500 fine. Construction debris in curbside cart: cart skipped and warning; repeat results in service suspension.
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