Residential Trash Collection Program
Trash collection service is provided to single-family
homes in the Urban Services District of Nashville. Residents must place
trash in their brown roll-out cart. For more details on the residential
trash collection program, please read through the frequently asked questions
below or call (615) 880-1000.
Containers
Residents may be issued 1 brown department approved container for refuse disposal. All trash must be bagged and placed in the department approved container. Any excess refuse shall be disposed of at the expense of the owner or person in charge of the premises.
Upcoming Material Ban Timeline
The following items will be banned from waste containers
July 1, 2011 - Yard Waste
July 1, 2013 - Cardboard
July 1, 2015 - Electronic Waste
Yard waste (brush, leaves and grass) must be placed at the curb for Brush Collection. Residents will be able to recycle their cardboard and can request additional recycling carts. Electronic waste must be recycled through at the Household Hazardous Waste facility.
Collection
Residents should set their containers out at the curb (except on streets where alleys are used). In alleys, containers should be placed adjacent to, but not obstructing, the traveled portion of the alley. Metro Public Works employees are not permitted on private property. Therefore, all containers should be as close to the curb / alley as possible.
Beginning July 1, 2012 - Residents that use more than 2 trash carts will be charged the collection and disposal cost for trash in additional carts.
Beginning July 1, 2014 - Residents that use more than 1 trash cart will be charged the collection and disposal cost for trash in any additional carts.
Public Works will provide customers additional recycling carts and monthly collection of recycling at no additional cost.
Holidays
Trash is not collected on New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Any collection day that falls on one of these holidays will be picked up on Saturday of that week.
Frequently Asked Questions on Nashville's Residential Trash Collection Program
- What does my trash cart look like?
- Trash collection to Nashville residents in the Urban Services District utilizes uniform brown roll-out carts.
- How do I use my trash cart?
- Place your bagged trash inside your cart and on your pick-up day, place the cart at the curb or in the alley, 3 feet from any stationary object. Make sure to place the cart so the arrow on the lid opening faces the street or alley.
- How do I know what day my trash is collected?
- Your trash collection day should be under the lid of your cart. You can also learn your trash collection day by calling (615) 880-1000 or click here.
- Can Metro remind me of my trash, recycling and holiday pick-up days?
- Yes. You may sign up for a free e-mail reminder to be notified of your trash, recycling or holiday pick-up days. You can sign up online or by (615) calling 880-1000.
- Will I have to pay for my cart?
- No. One 96-gallon cart will be provided to each household in the Urban Services District free of charge.
- Who qualifies for a back-door waiver?
- Residents who have disabilities can apply for a back-door waiver by calling (615) 880-1000.
- What happens if I place items outside my trash cart?
- All trash must be placed in your brown trash cart for collection. If you have extra trash it can be taken to one of Metro's residential waste and recycling facilities. Trash in bags on the ground or in carts not approved by Metro will not be collected.
How to Use Your Trash Cart
- Look under your cart lid for your pick-up day.
- On your pick-up day, place your cart on the curb or in the alley with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the street or alley. Your trash will be picked up between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Do not place the cart within 3 feet of any stationary object such as a car, mailbox, utility pole, Curby cart, etc.
- Do not place the cart under wires, tree limbs, building overhangs or other items that could be damaged. Please make sure there is 15 feet of clearance.
- Items that are placed outside the trash cart will not be picked up.
- Please remove your cart from the street by 7 p.m. on pick-up day.