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What Day Is Trash Pickup in Nashville, TN?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for Nashville

  • Trash day: Fridays, collected by Metro Nashville Public Works
  • Recycling: biweekly on Fridays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: request online — 1 free/year

Trash pickup in Nashville is weekly on Fridays. Metro Nashville Public Works collects trash, recycling (biweekly on Fridays), and yard waste (spring through fall). Bins out by 7:00 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

Metro Nashville Public Works

Municipal service

Contact

615-862-4000

Official website

Trash Pickup

Fridays (weekly)

Set out by 7:00 AM

Recycling Pickup

Fridays (biweekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Fridays

Recycling Collection

Every other week

Fridays

Yard Waste

Seasonal (spring through fall)

Wednesdays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with Metro Nashville Public Works for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

Nashville accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminum cans

NOT Accepted

  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
  • Electronics (e-waste)
Recycling rules for Nashville

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Request online

Free Pickups Per Year

1 free

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for Nashville

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in Nashville by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for Nashville

Composting in Nashville

AvailableCurbside pickup

Nashville offers curbside composting for organic waste. Check your hauler for green bin availability.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in Nashville.6 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in Nashville

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Nashville?
Trash pickup in Nashville, TN is weekly on Fridays. Set out your bins by 7:00 AM. Metro Nashville Public Works handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected biweekly on Fridays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in Nashville?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In Nashville, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Nashville?
To schedule bulk pickup in Nashville, request online. You get 1 free pickups per year. Maximum 10 items per pickup.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Nashville?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in Nashville. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with Metro Nashville Public Works for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in Nashville?
Nashville accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does Nashville have composting?
Yes, Nashville offers composting. Curbside composting is available — use your green bin for food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in Nashville?
If your trash was missed in Nashville, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 7:00 AM. Then call Metro Nashville Public Works at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Nashville?
Nashville has approximately 3 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

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Recycling Guide

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with Metro Nashville Public Works for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.