Electronic waste is not allowed in waste containers and should be recycled (Metro Code 10.20.095). There are several electronic waste recycling options for residents and businesses:
- Metro residents, with valid Davidson County identification, can take electronic waste to the East, Ezell Pike and Omohundro Convenience Centers for recycling. Convenience Centers are for residential material only. There is no fee to recycle at the convenience center.
- Businesses with electronic waste can contact local area e-waste recyclers.
- A number of retail locations offer drop-off, donation, and "take back" programs.
Residential Electronic Waste Drop-off Locations
Drop-Off guidelines
Residents can bring up to 100 pounds of residentially generated electronic waste per day, including, but not limited to:
- 1 Computer system (including computer and monitor)
- 1 TV (cannot be larger than 80 inches wide)
- 1 Microwave, coffee machine, or other kitchen appliance
- 1 Desktop copier, printer, or scanner
- 1 Fax machine
- 1 Radio, cassette player, or CD player
- 1 DVD or VCR player
- 1 Stereo system (cannot be a cabinet system)
- Cell phone
- Cable
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- External driver
- E-book reader
- Hand-held electronic
- MP3 player
- Tablet
- String lights
- Pager
- Hair dryer, electric toothbrush, or other bathroom appliance
Acceptable Electronics
- Cellular Phones
- Computers (limit one computer system per month)
- Computer components (cables, keyboards, mice, hubs, external drives, peripherals, etc.),
- Copiers
- DVD/VCR Players
- E-Book Readers
- Fax Machines
- Hand-held Electronics
- Monitors
- MP3 Players
- Printers
- Tablets
- Televisions
- Microwaves
- Music/Video Cassettes and Disks
- Pagers
- Radios
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Scanners
- Stereos
- Smart Phones
Unacceptable Items
- Electronics from any type of business or commercial use
- Truck or trailer loads of electronics
- Any electronic waste in commercial or work vehicles.
- Any electronic waste from out of county residents.
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Nashville Department of Waste Services
Last updated: September 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
