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Household hazardous waste facility

City of Franklin BOPAE Recycling Facility

417 Century Court, Franklin, TN 37064

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Franklin Sanitation and Environmental Services
Hours
Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 8 a.m.-noon
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Williamson County only. Businesses: not accepted.

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Automotive and rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries can go in household trash.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Oil-based paint only; latex paint has not been accepted since January 1, 2021.
  • Preparation: Bring liquids in original labeled containers.
  • Limit: Up to 15 gallons of oil-based paint a day.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Clear hard drives of personal information.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Cardboard

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Franklin residents only; flatten cardboard and check in with the attendant.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Batteries Oil Paint Anti-Freeze Electronics (opens in new tab) · Williamson County Solid Waste
    • The City of Franklin provides a free, year-round BOPAE drop-off for Williamson County residents at 417 Century Ct. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOPAE drop-off is a free service for Williamson County residents only; commercial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Franklin's BOPAE drop-off stopped accepting latex paint on January 1, 2021. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOPAE drop-off hours are Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin Sanitation and Environmental Services
    • Franklin's bulky item pickup covers items such as beds, couches, chairs, desks and mattresses; call Sanitation to schedule a Tuesday pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sanitation and Environmental Services (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin Sanitation and Environmental Services
    • Since July 21, 2025 Franklin residents can drop off flattened cardboard at the city's BOPAE recycling location, 417 Century Court. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard drop-off is for Franklin residents only; cardboard must be flattened and residents check in with the attendant. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The BOPAE Recycling Facility is at 417 Century Court, Franklin, TN 37064, open Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-4 p.m. and the first Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • BOPAE Services flyer (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin Sanitation and Environmental Services
    • The BOPAE drop-off accepts automotive and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Alkaline batteries no longer contain mercury and can go in household garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The BOPAE drop-off accepts only oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The BOPAE drop-off accepts laptop and desktop computers; clear hard drives of personal information first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The BOPAE drop-off accepts televisions, flat and tube type. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The BOPAE drop-off accepts microwave ovens. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • BOPAE limits include 15 gallons of oil-based paint and 5 computers per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Liquids brought to BOPAE must be in original labeled containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Franklin Sanitation and Environmental Services
    • Batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze and electronics can be recycled year round at Franklin's Sanitation and Environmental Services Department. Checked October 26, 2026.

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