Memphis, Tennessee resident guide
Memphis trash, recycling & bulk pickup
Find regular trash and recycling information alongside bulky-item schedules, set-out rules, accepted items, and holiday changes.
Official source links checked on August 27, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Memphis collects household garbage weekly on the address's designated collection day. Carts may go out after 5 p.m. the evening before and must be ready before 7 a.m.
Memphis provides single-stream curbside recycling to participating city customers. Use the address lookup or collection app for the current recycling day.
Need it gone before the city service?
Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Memphis service works
Use the official Memphis waste-collection lookup or Memphis Curbside Collection app to find the address's regular collection day and assigned bulk weeks. Ordinary scheduled bulk service does not require a separate appointment.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before set-out
Memphis Solid Waste Management collects eligible appliances, bulky household items, and prepared yard waste during each address's two designated bulk-collection weeks per month.
Use the official Memphis waste-collection lookup or Memphis Curbside Collection app to find the address's regular collection day and assigned bulk weeks. Ordinary scheduled bulk service does not require a separate appointment.
Bulk service is provided twice per month on designated weeks. The city guide limits an ordinary bulky-item pile to one-half cubic yard.
Place the secured pile within three feet of the street, away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, power lines, fences, trees, and low limbs. Do not add material after the crew has serviced the address.
Local detail that matters
What makes Memphis service different
Memphis assigns bulk service by week rather than by a single citywide date. The address lookup matters because one side of town may be in a bulk week while another is not.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulky-item pile
Accepted examples
Eligible appliances, oversized household items, and prepared yard waste that will not fit inside the city cart.
Not accepted
Hazardous waste, contractor debris, commercial or eviction cleanout waste, and material that does not meet the city's preparation or pile limits.
Holiday collectionMemphis holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Memphis announces holiday collection changes individually.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal-holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Common questions
Memphis collection FAQ
How often does Memphis collect bulky waste?
The city currently provides bulk collection twice per month during the address's designated bulk weeks.
Do I need to request ordinary Memphis bulk pickup?
Not for the ordinary designated-week service. Use the official address lookup to confirm the correct bulk week before setting material out.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 27, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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