Nashville trash pickup: find your pickup day
Pickup day depends on your exact address, and Metro changed collection schedules in early 2026. Search your address to see your trash and recycling days — no account, no signup, just the schedule.
Look up your pickup day
What day is my trash pickup? Search your address
Prefer the city's lookup? Metro's schedule tool shows the same day. KAIRO shows it alongside your other utilities and can remind you the night before pickup.
How Metro curbside service works
Metro Nashville provides curbside trash and recycling to most homes inside the Urban Services District at no extra charge. There is no account to open: if your address is Metro-served, collection simply happens on your street's schedule, typically once per week for trash, with recycling on its own calendar.
Some addresses are served by private haulers instead of Metro, and trash billing is sometimes bundled with a Metro Water account. If you are unsure which applies to your home, look up your address before assuming either way.
The 2026 schedule change moved pickup days for many streets, so a day you have relied on for years may no longer be right. Checking takes a few seconds with the search above.
Metro Waste Services contact
Phone: 615-862-8750
Mon to Fri, 7am to 3:30pm CT
Frequently asked questions
What day is my trash pickup in Nashville?
Pickup day varies by address, not just by neighborhood. Search your address on KAIRO or in Metro's collection schedule tool to see your trash and recycling days. Pickup schedules changed in early 2026, so check your day even if you have lived here for years.
How often is trash collected in Nashville?
Curbside trash pickup in Nashville is typically once per week. Recycling runs on its own calendar, which you can check in Metro's recycling app or through your KAIRO dashboard.
Do I need to sign up for trash pickup in Nashville?
Usually not. Most Nashville homes inside the Urban Services District get Metro curbside trash and recycling at no extra charge, with no signup needed. Some addresses are served by private haulers instead, so look up your address to confirm your service.
Who do I contact about a missed pickup or a new cart?
Service requests go through hubNashville at hub.nashville.gov, or call Metro Waste Services at 615-862-8750, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm CT.
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