Cardboard Recycling in Nashville, TN

Cardboard is banned from Metro trash carts. Flatten it for the curbside recycling cart, a convenience center or one of Metro's recycling drop-off sites.

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

11 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Nashville

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All 11 Free 4 Drop-off 10 Services & pickup 1

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · NashvilleNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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Anderson Lane Convenience Center (Nashville)Drop-off · 939A Anderson Ln, NashvilleDavidson County residentsFree
Where
939A Anderson Ln
Nashville, TN 37115
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten cardboard and put it in the labeled bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
East Convenience Center (Nashville)Drop-off · 943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr, NashvilleDavidson County residentsFree
Where
943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten cardboard and put it in the labeled bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Ezell Pike Convenience Center (Nashville)Drop-off · 3254 Ezell Pk, NashvilleDavidson County residentsFree
Where
3254 Ezell Pk
Nashville, TN 37211
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten cardboard and put it in the labeled bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Omohundro Convenience Center (Nashville)Drop-off · 1019 Omohundro Pl, NashvilleDavidson County residentsFree
Where
1019 Omohundro Pl
Nashville, TN 37210
Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Metro holidays
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Preparation: Flatten cardboard and put it in the labeled bin.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
WeGo Bellevue Park and Ride Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 7650 Coley Davis Rd, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
7650 Coley Davis Rd
Nashville, TN 37221
Hours
Daily, Open 24 hrs
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
William Whitfield Park Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 5150 Edmondson Pk, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
5150 Edmondson Pk
Nashville, TN 37211
Hours
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Hillsboro High School Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 3812 Hillsboro Pk, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
3812 Hillsboro Pk
Nashville, TN 37215
Hours
Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Joelton Middle School Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 3500 Old Clarksville Pk, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
3500 Old Clarksville Pk
Nashville, TN 37080
Hours
Daily, Open 24 hrs
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
McGavock High School Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 3150 McGavock Pk, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
3150 McGavock Pk
Nashville, TN 37214
Hours
Daily, Open 24 hrs
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Whites Creek High School Recycling Drop-OffDrop-off · 7277 Old Hickory Blvd, NashvilleCost not listed
Where
7277 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37189
Hours
Daily, Open 24 hrs
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Flatten cardboard; items must be clean, dry and loose (not bagged).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Convenience Center Services (opens in new tab) · Nashville Department of Waste Services
- Convenience centers are for Davidson County residents, who must show a Tennessee driver's license with a Davidson County address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Commercial vehicles and commercial waste are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling drop-off at the convenience centers is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro Code bans yard waste, cardboard and electronic waste from the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
Trash Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Nashville Department of Waste Services
- Cardboard is banned from the trash cart; put it in a curbside recycling cart or take it to a drop-off site. Checked October 26, 2026.
Drop-Off Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Nashville Department of Waste Services
- Drop-off recycling sites take corrugated cardboard, which should be flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Corrugated cardboard is on the drop-off recycling list. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hours and Locations (opens in new tab) · Nashville Department of Waste Services
- Metro lists the WeGo Bellevue Park and Ride recycling drop-off at 7650 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro lists the William Whitfield Park recycling drop-off at 5150 Edmondson Pk, Nashville, TN 37211. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro lists the Hillsboro High School recycling drop-off at 3812 Hillsboro Pk, Nashville, TN 37215. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro lists the Joelton Middle School recycling drop-off at 3500 Old Clarksville Pk, Joelton, TN 37080. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro lists the McGavock High School recycling drop-off at 3150 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Metro lists the Whites Creek High School recycling drop-off at 7277 Old Hickory Blvd, Whites Creek, TN 37189. Checked October 26, 2026.

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