Franklin, TN Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Municipal Code § 17-110(8) makes it each occupant's responsibility, on the scheduled collection day, to place the container on the property side of the curb or street, at the edge of a serviceable alley, or in a city-approved pickup spot, positioned so it's readily accessible to collection crews. The section spells out clearance: generally within two feet of the curb or pavement edge, at least three feet from obstructions like mailboxes and utility boxes, and at least five feet from any vehicle parked along the street; containers cannot go on a public sidewalk, in the street, or in a drainage ditch without the city's express permission.

Where service alleys exist, subsection (9) requires the container in a designated spot that leaves one-way access open for the collection truck. that same collection day. Other pickup-day rules round out the section: crews will not enter houses, stores, or garages, or accept money or gifts from customers (12); MSW must be drained of liquids and bagged tightly in plastic or paper, never placed loose, and crews will not clean up spills from loose waste (13); and containers must be kept clean enough to prevent flies and odors (14).