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Cardboard Recycling in Franklin, TN

Franklin residents can drop off flattened cardboard at the BOPAE recycling location on Century Court, in addition to curbside recycling.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Franklin

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FranklinNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your cardboard and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. City of Franklin BOPAE Recycling FacilityDrop-off · 417 Century Court, FranklinWilliamson County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    417 Century Court
    Franklin, TN 37064

    Hours

    Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; first Saturday of the month 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    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.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Williamson County convenience centersCounty service · Williamson CountyWilliamson County residentsFree
    How it works

    Williamson County Solid Waste runs 10 convenience centers (Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Grassland, Hillsboro, Nolensville, Southall, Thompson's Station, Trinity and the Landfill center) plus the Wilson Pike recycling drop-off in Brentwood, for Williamson County residents only. Of the centers checked with the Census geocoder, Grassland (1495 Sneed Rd), Trinity (3004 Wilson Pike) and the Landfill (5750 Pinewood Rd) are in unincorporated Williamson County and Nolensville (1525 Owen Rd) is in the Town of Nolensville.

    Cost & rules
    • Before you go: Clean cardboard in the designated cardboard container; cardboard is no longer accepted as trash.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Wilson Pike Recycle Drop-Off (Williamson County)Drop-off · outside Franklin · 1301 Wilson Pike, BrentwoodWilliamson County residentsFree
    Where

    1301 Wilson Pike
    Brentwood, TN 37027

    Hours

    Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Cardboard

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
  2. Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
  3. Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Convenience Centers (opens in new tab) · Williamson County Solid Waste
    • All Williamson County convenience and drop-off centers are for Williamson County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Williamson County residents can use the convenience centers at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No commercial recycling or waste is accepted at any convenience center; rental properties count as commercial. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted only as sorted recycling, in the cardboard container at every convenience center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Wilson Pike drop-off takes cans, plastic bottles and jugs, glass, paper and cardboard, and has an attended Goodwill Donation Express Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries Oil Paint Anti-Freeze Electronics (opens in new tab) · Williamson County Solid Waste
    • BOPAE drop-off is a free service for Williamson County residents only; commercial waste is not accepted. 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.

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