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.
Metro Nashville provides scheduled bulk pickup service for residential properties. Each household is eligible for two free bulk pickups per calendar year, with each pickup allowing up to two cubic yards of material. Items must be placed at the curb on the scheduled pickup date. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (with refrigerant removed), and large household items. Excluded items include tires, construction debris, hazardous materials, and electronics (which must go to designated drop-off sites). Additional bulk pickups beyond the free allotment are available for a fee.
Dumping bulk items at the curb without scheduling a pickup may result in property standards citations. Illegal dumping carries fines and potential criminal penalties.
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