Drop Off Composting
Davidson County residents can take their food waste and compostables to any Metro convenience center at no additional cost.
Accepted Materials
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 eggshells
- 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 (please tear to fit) and paper take-out containers
- Paper egg cartons, liners, and other paper food packaging
Other materials
- Cut flowers and household plants
- Hair and nail clippings
- Pet food and pet hair
- Anything labeled BPI Certified Compostable or ASTM D64
Materials not accepted
- Plastic, expanded foam
- Metal, aluminum foil
- Animal or human waste
- Dryer sheets