Nashville, Tennessee resident guide
Nashville trash, recycling, bulk & brush pickup schedule
Request Nashville household bulk pickup, find 2026 trash and recycling dates, understand quarterly brush routes, convenience center limits, setout rules, and holidays.
Official source links checked on September 1, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Eligible homes in the Urban Services District receive weekly trash collection Tuesday through Friday. Set the cart out by 6 a.m. with bagged trash inside.
Eligible homes receive recycling every two weeks on the same weekday as trash. The official address calendar identifies Week A or Week B.
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Schedule Nashville service
Call Nashville at 615-862-5000 or follow the Sheriff's Office instructions. Give the resident name, service address, phone number, and complete item list, then wait for the provided date.
Nashville 2026 resident collection guide
Use the correct service for bulk, brush, or cart waste
Nashville separates household bulk collected by the Sheriff's Office, quarterly brush collected by Transportation, and trash and recycling collected by Waste Services. Each follows a different schedule.
List every item and wait for the date before moving material outside.
The crew may collect after the provided start date during this window.
Twelve route areas receive separate quarterly start dates.
Recycling runs every two weeks on the same address weekday.
Nashville household bulk pickup
Call first and wait for the assigned collection date
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office collects approved household bulk from the front curb. The resident must request service, list every item, and provide the address and contact information.
The request must be for the home where the material was generated.
Use the front curb at the location confirmed during the call.
The crew can collect during the seven business days after the provided date.
Apartment and gated community items must reach an accessible front curb location.
Three separate Nashville services
Furniture, brush, and excess trash follow different paths
Sheriff crews handle approved household bulk, Transportation crews collect brush four times each year, and convenience centers accept many self hauled items. Do not combine these services into one curb pile.
Furniture, appliances, electronics, and other listed items can qualify.
Twelve route areas receive separate quarterly collection start dates.
One visit may include three qualifying trash bags and one bulk item at no charge.
The Sheriff's Office cannot remove items generated by an eviction.
Nashville 2026 cart schedule
Trash is weekly and recycling is every two weeks
Nashville moved residential routes to Tuesday through Friday in 2026. Monday is reserved for maintenance, training, and holiday makeup collection.
Metro curbside service covers eligible homes in the Urban Services District.
The address calendar identifies Week A or Week B.
Keep four feet from fixed objects and 15 feet of overhead clearance.
Only a route that falls on the Metro holiday moves to Monday.
Item guidance
Choose the correct collection path
Accepted examples
Old furniture, sofas, mattresses, rugs, bicycles, exercise equipment, computers, televisions, appliances, toilets, prepared fencing, pallets, crates, and disassembled play equipment can qualify through the Sheriff's Office.
Use another disposal option
Motor oil, tires, hazardous chemicals, glass and mirrors, drywall, roofing, tanks, batteries, bagged material, dirt, rocks, concrete, paint cans, boats, vehicles, and brush do not qualify for Sheriff bulk pickup.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Sheriff crews may collect during the seven business days after the provided date. Brush and leaves follow four annual route starts, while a convenience center visit can include one qualifying bulk item and three trash bags free.
Place confirmed Sheriff items at the accessible front curb by 6:30 a.m. The crew cannot enter private roads, gated communities, businesses, or private property.
Local detail that matters
What makes Nashville service different
Do not mix Nashville bulk and brush. The Sheriff's Office handles approved household objects, while Transportation crews collect true yard waste on 12 quarterly route areas.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Old furniture, sofas, mattresses, rugs, bicycles, exercise equipment, computers, televisions, appliances, toilets, prepared fencing, pallets, crates, and disassembled play equipment can qualify.
Not accepted
Motor oil, tires, hazardous chemicals, glass and mirrors, drywall, roofing, tanks, batteries, bagged material, dirt, rocks, concrete, paint cans, boats, vehicles, and brush do not qualify for Sheriff pickup.
Holiday collectionNashville changed its collection and holiday rules in 20262026 schedule confirmed
Nashville now collects residential trash weekly and recycling every other week on Tuesday through Friday. Monday is reserved for maintenance, training, and affected holiday makeup routes.
Holiday falls Tuesday through Friday
Only that holiday route moves to Monday of the same week; other collection days stay unchanged.
- Use the holiday’s Monday makeup date shown in the official calendar
Holiday falls Monday
No residential pickup day change.
- Tuesday through Friday routes remain on their normal days
Common questions
Nashville collection FAQ
Who collects bulky items in Nashville?
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office collects approved household bulk after the resident requests service and receives a date.
How long can Nashville bulk collection take?
The Sheriff's Office may collect during the seven business days after the date provided to the resident.
Does Nashville collect brush with household bulk?
No. Brush and leaves follow a separate quarterly route managed by Nashville Transportation.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on September 1, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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