Recycling
The Division of Waste Management promotes waste reduction among residences and businesses in Nashville and Davidson County. Each year over 500,000 tons of waste are disposed of by Nashville residents and businesses. The Division of Waste Management encourages residents and businesses to reduce what they purchase, purchase products made from recycled material, reuse whenever possible and recycle/compost the rest.
All residents and businesses in Nashville have convenient access to recycling. If you live in a single family home, condo or apartment within the Urban Services District (USD), you qualify for curbside recycling or a recycling dumpster. If you live outside of the USD, Nashville has 9 recycling drop-offs and 3recycling convenience centers available around the county.
Small businesses with in the USD may qualify for curbside recycling services and larger businesses can contract with one of several companies in Nashville that provide recycling for medium to large businesses.
For more information about residential recycling, business recycling, or composting you can also call 880-1000.
