Public Works

Composting Services

Food Waste Drop-off at Metro Convenience Center

Davidson County residents can take their food waste to any Metro convenience center free of charge.

Materials accepted at the Metro Convenience Center Drop-offs

Materials can be put into a compostable bag (can be purchased on-line or at a local grocery and big box store), paper bag, small paper/cardboard box, or dumped in loosely into the container at the convenience center.

Food scraps

Fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs
Coffee grounds, filters, and tea bags
Dairy products and egg shells
Meat, shellfish, fish, bones, and shells
Pasta, breads, cereals, baked goods, snack foods, and candy
Leftovers

Paper products

Soiled napkins, paper towels, cardboard rolls, cotton balls
Paper plates and cups (including cups from coffee, soda)
Soiled pizza boxes and paper take-out containers
Paper egg cartons, liners and other paper food packaging

Other materials

Cut flowers and household plants
Dryer lint
Hair and nail clippings
Pet food and pet hair

Materials not accepted

Plastic, expanded foam
Metal, aluminum foil
Animal or human waste
Dryer sheets

Private Compost Collection Services

Residents and businesses have the option to pay for curbside collection of compost through the following local businesses:

Backyard Compost Bins Available from Metro Public Works

Composters are available for sale at:

Omohundro Convenience Center
1019 Omohundro Place
Nashville, TN 37210

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m.

615-880-1955

Payment may be made in cash or check (payable to Metro Public Works).

All sales are FINAL. No returns or exchanges.

Earth Machine Compost Bin

The Earth Machine compost bin

The Earth Machine compost bin is available for $50 (price includes tax). This 80-gallon capacity bin is made of recycled plastic and has a screw-on lid. Perfect for composting leaves, lawn and garden clippings and vegetarian food scraps (no meat, fat or bones). Instruction booklet included.