Murfreesboro collects furniture by appointment for a per-item fee. Rutherford County convenience centers take up to three bulk items per visit free for county residents, and usable furniture can go to the Habitat ReStore on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
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.
Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity ReStoreNonprofit service · Rutherford CountyOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Habitat ReStore at 850 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (formerly Mercury Blvd), Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615-849-5994); donations accepted until one hour before closing (Monday noon-6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.). The U.S. Census geocoder could not match this address, so its city-limits location is unconfirmed.
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.
All 14 centers accept gently used clothing and home goods; the Smyrna and Sand Hill centers have staffed areas and larger receptacles for furniture and other household goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
Donations are accepted up to one hour before closing. Checked October 26, 2026.
The ReStore accepts almost everything except clothing, mattresses, non-working appliances, gas appliances, toys and baby goods, and home electronics for resale. Checked October 26, 2026.
The ReStore sells gently used furniture and household items. Checked October 26, 2026.