Recycling Center in Murfreesboro: Hours, Holidays & Drop-Off
Use this Murfreesboro recycling center guide before you load the car. It separates the City Convenience Center on W. Main St. from Rutherford County convenience centers, hazardous waste dates, electronics rules, holiday notes, accepted items and senior-friendly drop-off steps.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
9:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday/Sunday 7:30 AM-3 PM for most county centers.
Verify before special loads
Hazardous waste, paint, electronics and holiday service need official confirmation.
Fast Answer for Murfreesboro Residents
The City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center is at 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The city recycling page lists operating hours as 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Do not assume the city center is open Monday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday.
The city center is best for a small, sorted recycling drop-off: corrugated cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper. For electronics, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs, county convenience centers, hazardous waste days, bulk items or Sunday access, use the specific county or city guidance below.
Screenshot Guide: Official Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center Page
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On This Page
- Murfreesboro recycling center overview
- City and county hours
- Which drop-off place should you use?
- Accepted city recycling items
- Not accepted / wrong-place items
- Holiday schedule and reminders
- Household hazardous waste dates
- Electronics, paint and bulbs
- Yard waste and brush
- Before-you-drive checklist
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Murfreesboro Recycling Center Overview
A search for recycling center in Murfreesboro can mean two different systems. Inside Murfreesboro city information, the key recycling convenience center is the city site at 648 W. Main St. For broader trash, bulk and county convenience-center access, residents may need Rutherford County Solid Waste locations, which follow a different weekly schedule and different rules.
The practical mistake is treating “city recycling center,” “county convenience center,” “hazardous waste event,” “mulch facility,” and “transfer station” as the same place. They are not the same. The right answer depends on your item, day of week, residency, load size and whether you need recycling, trash, brush, electronics, oil-based paint or household hazardous waste disposal.
Murfreesboro Recycling Center Hours: City vs County
The city recycling convenience center has limited weekday hours. Rutherford County convenience centers have a different pattern and are generally open on weekends, but with special Sunday limits. Check the correct row before driving.
| Service | Address / Area | Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Recycling Convenience Center | 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM | Small sorted city recycling drop-off for listed accepted materials. |
| Most Rutherford County recycling/convenience centers | Multiple county locations | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Saturday/Sunday: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; closed Monday/Thursday | Residential household waste and recyclable materials under county rules. |
| Sunday county convenience center use | County centers where Sunday service is available | Sunday: 7:30 AM-3:00 PM | Household garbage and recyclable commodities only; no bulk items on Sunday. |
| Murfreesboro Mulch Facility | 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 | Monday-Friday: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM | Brush, limb and leaf drop-off, not regular recycling bins. |
| Rutherford County Transfer Station | 6025 Landfill Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 | Check county page before visiting | Transfer-station use and landfill/solid-waste guidance. |
Which Murfreesboro Drop-Off Place Should You Use?
This is the decision section that prevents wasted trips. Match the item to the correct service before you load your vehicle.
| Your Item / Problem | Best Route | Why | Before You Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, newspaper, No. 1/No. 2 plastic, cans, white paper | City Recycling Convenience Center | These are the city-listed accepted materials at 648 W. Main St. | Sort items and keep cardboard clean and flattened. |
| Household trash plus recyclables | Rutherford County convenience center | County centers accept household waste and recyclable materials for residential use. | Follow county rules, load limits and no-commercial-waste policy. |
| Electronics, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs | Leanna Convenience Center / county guidance | City page notes Leanna accepts electronics, oil-based paint and fluorescent bulbs while Haley Road is temporarily closed for remodeling. | Verify hours and item rules before bringing electronics or paint. |
| Household hazardous waste | Scheduled HHW collection event | The 2026 city page lists Rutherford County HHW events at the mulch facility. | Use the date and time window; do not drop HHW randomly. |
| Brush, limbs and leaves | Murfreesboro Mulch Facility | The city Solid Waste page lists brush, limb and leaf drop-off at 4765 Florence Road. | Call 615-893-3681 if unsure about yard-waste rules. |
| Holiday pickup question | City holiday garbage page | Holiday collection changes are posted separately from recycling center hours. | Text BoroGarbage to 38276 for reminders if you use city garbage collection. |
Accepted Items at the City Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center
The official city recycling page lists a short accepted-item list for the city convenience center. Keep it simple: if it is not on the city list, check another official route before unloading.
Items That Need a Different Route
Many “recycling” items do not belong at the city W. Main St. drop-off. Electronics, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs, household chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, batteries, yard waste, bulk furniture and construction debris each have different rules.
Murfreesboro Recycling Holidays and Garbage Schedule Notes
Holiday information has two layers. The City of Murfreesboro posts garbage collection holiday changes on a separate holiday page. Rutherford County convenience centers also list separate county holiday closures. Do not assume the city garbage pickup schedule and county convenience center schedule are identical.
| Holiday / Notice Type | What the Official Pages Say | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| City garbage collection | Some holidays may cause collection changes or slide weeks; the city holiday page posts current notes. | Check the city holiday page and place carts before 6:00 AM when instructed. |
| Text reminders | The city holiday page says residents can text BoroGarbage to 38276 for holiday schedule reminders. | Use reminders if you often miss holiday pickup changes. |
| County convenience centers | Rutherford County lists closures including New Years, Presidents’ Day, Easter Sunday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. | Check county updates before weekend or holiday drop-off. |
| Special loads | HHW, electronics, bulk items, Sunday loads and transfer station use may follow item-specific rules. | Call before driving with paint, electronics, chemicals, bulky items or large loads. |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Murfreesboro
The city recycling page lists Rutherford County’s 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Collection dates as April 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM to noon. Items are taken to the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Mulch Facility at 4765 Florence Road during the listed event window.
Do not use the normal city recycling drop-off for pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, chemicals or fluorescent bulbs unless the official page gives that path. These materials should be stored safely for the proper collection route or county guidance.
Electronics, Oil-Based Paint and Fluorescent Bulbs
The city recycling page says electronics, including home computers, peripherals and televisions, may be recycled at Rutherford County’s collection site. It also notes that Haley Road Operations is temporarily closed for remodeling and that the Leanna Convenience Center at 4303 Sulphur Springs Road in Murfreesboro now accepts electronics, oil-based paint and fluorescent bulbs, in addition to normal recycling materials.
Before recycling computers, phones, tablets or storage devices, remove personal data. Back up important files, sign out of accounts, factory-reset devices when possible and remove memory cards. A recycling drop-off handles materials; it does not automatically protect your private information.
Yard Waste, Brush, Limbs and Leaves
Yard waste is not the same as recycling drop-off. The City Solid Waste page lists the Murfreesboro Mulch Facility at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 for brush, limb and leaf drop-off, with hours Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
If you have grass clippings, brush, limbs, leaves or other yard material, check the city’s current rules before driving. Yard-waste rules may depend on whether the material is curbside, bagged, loose, dropped at the mulch facility or part of a special service.
Before You Drive: Murfreesboro Drop-Off Checklist
- Confirm the exact facility. Decide whether you need the city recycling convenience center, a county convenience center, the mulch facility, the transfer station or a hazardous waste event.
- Check the day and time. The city recycling center is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday only. County centers have different weekend hours and close Monday/Thursday.
- Sort materials at home. Keep cardboard, paper, cans, plastics, electronics, paint, bulbs, brush, trash and bulky items separate.
- Flatten cardboard. Clean, dry, flattened corrugated cardboard is easier to unload and keeps bins from filling too fast.
- Do not bring commercial waste. County rules say centers are for residential use only and no commercial waste is allowed.
- Respect Sunday limits. County rules state no bulk items on Sunday; only household garbage and recyclable commodities are accepted on Sundays.
- Call for questionable items. If the item is paint, electronics, chemicals, bulb, battery, appliance, tire, fuel, oil, propane, construction debris or bulky furniture, verify first.
Murfreesboro Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to the City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St. Use it for directions, then use the official city page for the final word on hours and accepted items.
Independent guide note: Recycling-Centre.org is not the official City of Murfreesboro or Rutherford County website. Hours, holidays, accepted items, center status, HHW dates, county closures, electronics rules and facility access can change. Always verify with the official city or county page before driving with a special load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Murfreesboro Recycling Center
Where is the Murfreesboro recycling center?
The City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center is located at 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
What are Murfreesboro city recycling center hours?
The official city recycling page lists hours as 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Is the city recycling center open Saturday or Sunday?
The city W. Main St. recycling convenience center is listed for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday only. Rutherford County convenience centers have separate Saturday and Sunday hours, but Sunday has bulk-item limits.
What items are accepted at the city recycling center?
The city lists corrugated cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper.
Where do I take electronics in Murfreesboro?
The city page says electronics may be recycled at Rutherford County’s collection site and notes that Leanna Convenience Center accepts electronics while Haley Road is temporarily closed for remodeling.
Where do I take oil-based paint or fluorescent bulbs?
The city page says Leanna Convenience Center at 4303 Sulphur Springs Road now accepts oil-based paint and fluorescent bulbs, along with electronics and normal recycling materials. Verify before driving.
When is household hazardous waste collection in 2026?
The city recycling page lists Rutherford County HHW collection dates as April 11 and October 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM to noon at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Mulch Facility.
Where do I take brush, limbs and leaves?
The City Solid Waste page lists brush, limb and leaf drop-off at the Murfreesboro Mulch Facility, 4765 Florence Road, with Monday-Friday hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
What holidays close Rutherford County recycling centers?
Rutherford County lists center closures including New Years, Presidents’ Day, Easter Sunday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and says the page may not include all closures.
How do I get Murfreesboro garbage holiday reminders?
The City holiday garbage page says residents can text BoroGarbage to 38276 for holiday schedule reminders.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Murfreesboro recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide. Always verify hours, holidays, accepted items and special disposal rules with the City of Murfreesboro or Rutherford County before driving.
Final Local Summary
For normal city recycling in Murfreesboro, use the City Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St. during the listed city hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring only the city-listed accepted items: corrugated cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper.
For county convenience centers, Sunday access, electronics, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs, household hazardous waste, brush, leaves, limbs, transfer-station questions or holiday closure details, use the correct official city or county page before driving.