Trash and recycling pickup days are changing starting February 2, 2026! This change is a strategic move to serve a growing city more efficiently. The key takeaway for all customers is that they will continue to receive their reliable weekly trash pickup service, though some may have a new collection day.
What Should Residents Do
Coming in early January, look out for:
- Postcard mailer with your new calendar.
- Sticker on your cart with a QR code for those that are getting a service day change.
- An online look up tool that will be available on this webpage to view your new schedule.
Residents can also sign up for reminders on the Nashville Waste and Recycling App or website widget for an automatic notice when your schedule changes, and reach out to hubNashville via the app, online, or by calling 311 for any questions.
Why the Change
The Nashville Department of Waste Services (NWS) is making this important change to provide more efficient and better service for long term sustainable waste management for Nashvillians.
Fewer Holiday Schedule Changes
With the new schedule, collection during holiday weeks is simpler:
- If a holiday is on Tuesday through Friday, that day's pickups happen on Monday of that same week instead.
- If a holiday is on a Monday, the week's collections don't change.
This means fewer schedule disruptions for residents and a simpler holiday collection schedule.
Better Service
We want to ensure your pickup is reliable and convenient. Our new schedule helps us serve a growing city efficiently, safely, and consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the new schedule change holiday collection?
When the new collection schedule starts, only collection days that fall on a Metro holiday will change. If you collection day falls on a Metro holiday, your collection day will move to Monday of that week. For example, if a Metro holiday falls on a Thursday, Thursday's collection will be picked up on the Monday before instead, and all other collection days will remain the same.
Will my trash and recycling collection day change?
Yes, for many residents. If your current collection day is Monday, it will change. As the department optimizes all routes for the new schedules, residents currently collected Tuesday through Friday may also see their collection day change.
When will I find out my new trash and recycling collection day?
The Nashville Department of Waste Services is providing multiple ways to find your new schedule starting in January 2026. By mail, you will receive an official postcard with your new calendar and collection. An online lookup tool will be available to find your new trash and recycling collection days.
When does the new trash and recycling schedule start?
The new collection schedule will begin February 2, 2026.
If I have signed up to get trash and recycling collection alerts, will I need to sign up again when the new collection schedule starts?
No. Your reminders will automatically be updated to alert you about your new collection day.