Murfreesboro's bulky pickup counts a sectional sofa as one item ($10 each for the first three items). County residents can also take a couch to a Rutherford County convenience center free (up to three bulk items per visit, not on Sundays).
Rutherford County convenience centersCounty service · Rutherford CountyRutherford County residentsFree
How it works
Rutherford County Solid Waste runs 14 convenience and recycling centers for county residents (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; no bulk items on Sunday). They take household trash, recyclables, bulk metal and up to three bulk items (furniture, mattresses) per visit, free for residents. Use the county's Recycling Center Map to find the nearest center; questions 615-898-7739.
Murfreesboro bulky item collectionCity service · MurfreesboroMurfreesboro residents$10–$30
How it works
City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste collects furniture, mattresses, box springs and other bulky items by appointment (615-893-3681). It costs $10 per item for the first three items and $30 for each item over three, added to the water bill; only the water-bill account holder may schedule.
Cost & rules
Fees
First three items
$10
Each item over three
$30
By appointment; call 615-893-3681. Charges go on the water bill.
Residentially generated waste is collected free of charge at the 14 county convenience centers; be ready to show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
Bulky item collection costs $10 per item for the first three items and $30 for each item over three. Checked October 26, 2026.
A mattress with its matching box spring counts as one item, as does a matching headboard/footboard/rails set or a sectional sofa. Checked October 26, 2026.
Call 615-893-3681 to schedule; charges are added to the water bill, and only the person on the water bill may schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.