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On Friday, January 5, 2024, Metro Nashville Waste Services performed its final trash and recycling pickup for our community. All Metro-issued trash and recycling cans were removed shortly afterward.

Beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2024, trash and recycling will be collected by Green Max Trash & Recycling. Collections will occur every Wednesday morning—typically around 6:00 a.m.

Trash Collection Guidelines

• Using a trash can is optional.
• If not using a trash can, trash must be placed in heavy-duty black trash bags directly in front of your unit.
• If using a trash can, trash inside must be bagged in regular kitchen bags. Overflow must be in heavy-duty black trash bags on the curb.
• No loose trash will be collected.

Recycling Rules

• Recycling must be placed in blue transparent bags and separated by category:
  • Paper
  • Plastic
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
• Do not mix materials. One bag per category is required.
• Blue transparent recycling bags can be purchased at most stores or online.

Approved Trash & Recycling Can Specifications

• Must be between 32 and 64 gallons
• Must have a hinged lid
• Must include your unit number on the front (handwritten or sticker)
• Trash cans: dark in color (black, dark gray, or dark green)
• Recycling cans: bright blue or bright green
• Rolling cans are recommended but not required

Weekly Schedule

• Collection Day: Wednesday morning
• Curb Placement: Beginning Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
• Can Removal: No later than Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Trash and recycling must be placed directly in front of your unit. Loose trash or recycling will not be collected.

Approved Trash Can Options

• Toter 64 Gallon (Home Depot $95 / Lowe’s $119)
• Toter 48 Gallon (Home Depot $85 / Lowe’s $85)
• Toter 32 Gallon (Home Depot $75 / Lowe’s $75)
• Rubbermaid Roughneck 45 Gal. (Home Depot $45 / Ace $50)
• Project Source 45 Gal. (Lowe’s $22 on sale)
• Rubbermaid 34 Gal. (Amazon $76)
• Hyper Tough 45 Gal. (Walmart $30)
• Hyper Tough 32 Gal. (Walmart $24)

Recycling Can Options

• Roughneck 45 Gal. Blue (Home Depot $45)
• Toter 32 Gal. Blue (Lowe’s $70 / Home Depot $102 / Amazon $130)
• Project Source 50 Gal. Green (Lowe’s $70)

Thank you for helping us maintain a clean and compliant community!