Public Works Recycle

Curbside Bulk Item Pick-up & Dead Animal Collection

Dead Animal collection is available to all Davidson County residents including satellite cities. Dead animals on private property should be placed at the road for pickup. Call 880-1000 for more information or to schedule a pickup.

Metro Public Works and the Davidson County Sheriff's Office have partnered to offer bulk item and white goods collection services.

In addition to the guidelines below, there is a limit of no more than six (6) items per address.

Items that will be picked up include:
  • Old furniture
  • mattresses/box springs
  • sofas/couches
  • televisions
  • lawn furniture
  • lawn mowers
  • bicycles
  • baby furniture
  • exercise equipment
  • toilets
  • refrigerators
  • freezers
  • water heaters
  • air conditioners
  • ranges
  • washers
  • dryers
  • automobile parts, including:
    fenders, hoods, metal bumpers, motor frames, transmissions, starters, alternators, radiators, rear ends, drive shafts, and brake rotors.
Bulk items that WILL NOT be picked up include:
  • dirt and sand
  • rocks and concrete
  • lumber
  • landscaping timbers/crossties
  • tree limbs
  • batteries and motor oil
  • tires
  • paint or empty paint cans
  • commercial or household chemicals and other hazardous materials
  • chicken and fencing wire
  • household hazardous materials
  • storage sheds (wooden, tin, or vinyl)
  • roofing
  • carpets and carpet pads
  • no remodeling, building or construction debris of any kind

All items must be placed at the curb of the street.

To place a Bulk Item pick up request, please contact Public Works Customer Service by calling 862-8750. The Sheriff's Office will schedule your pick-up within 1-5 business days after your request is made.

Another alternative also available to citizens in Davidson County is taking the items to one of Metro's Recycle Convenience Centers. Residents can take up to three (3) bulk items for free per day.

 

Department of Public Works