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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Earliest curbside time
6:00 p.m. day before pickup
Must be out by
6:00 a.m. on pickup day
Must be pulled in by
6:00 p.m. pickup day
Residential frequency
weekly (twice for 5+ unit complexes)

Summary

Murfreesboro residents must set refuse carts out no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before pickup, have them at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day, and pull carts back off the curb by 6 p.m. that evening.

Refuse containers shall be placed for collection in the designated area no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day before the designated collection day. In order to ensure collection on the collection day, all refuse containers should be at their designated collection area by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day. Containers must be removed from the curb, street, or alleyway no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day of collection.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

The Solid Waste Department assigns each address a collection day and a designated placement spot, usually the curb, street edge, or alley where alley service exists. Carts can go out starting at 6:00 p.m. the night before, and must be in place by 6:00 a.m. on collection day itself to guarantee pickup. Once emptied, the cart has to come back off the curb, street, or alley by 6:00 p.m. the same day, and it can't be stored in the front yard between cycles. Residential service runs weekly for single-family homes and twice weekly for apartment complexes of five or more units under Code § 14-8(A).

Violations & Fines

Carts left out past the 6 p.m. removal deadline or stored in the front yard violate Code § 14-6(E); general penalties run through Code § 1-8.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early can I put my trash cart out in Murfreesboro?
Not before 6:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled collection day, per Code § 14-6(E).
Can I leave my cart at the curb overnight after pickup?
No: containers must be off the curb, street, or alley by 6:00 p.m. on collection day and can't be stored in the front yard.

Sources & Official References

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