Sumner County, TN Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- County Curbside
- None countywide
- Collection
- City-by-city
- Unincorporated
- Private hauler or self-haul
- RAS Residential
- Fri-Sat only currently
Summary
Sumner County government runs no countywide curbside trash service. Collection is handled city-by-city, so incorporated residents follow their municipality's schedule while unincorporated households hire a private subscription hauler or self-haul to the Resource Authority in Sumner County.
Garbage, recycling & brush collection is performed on a city-by-city basis.
Full Breakdown
The county itself provides no curbside garbage, recycling, or brush pickup. As the county puts it, collection is performed on a city-by-city basis, so residents of Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland, White House, Goodlettsville, Millersville, and Westmoreland follow their own city schedules. In the unincorporated county there is no assigned pickup day; households either subscribe to a private hauler or self-haul bagged household waste to the Resource Authority in Sumner County (RAS) in Gallatin. After an April 2024 fire damaged the transfer station, residential drop-off is currently limited to Fridays and Saturdays.
Violations & Fines
There is no county pickup schedule to violate. Letting trash accumulate on your property is a nuisance the county can order abated after notice, with cleanup costs liened against the land.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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