Murfreesboro Recycling Center Hours 2026: Holidays & Drop-Off Guide

Screenshot Guide: Official Murfreesboro Recycling Page

This screenshot remains near the direct answer because residents first need to recognize the official City page showing the W. Main Street address, limited operating days, accepted materials, paint guidance, HHW information and current Leanna Convenience Center notice. The image is a visual reference, not a live open/closed status tool.

Murfreesboro Recycling Overview: Five Different Services People Commonly Mix Up

“Murfreesboro recycling center” can mean the City’s small W. Main Street recycling site, one of Rutherford County’s 14 convenience centers, the City Mulch Facility, the County Transfer Station/Landfill complex or a scheduled HHW event. They are not interchangeable.

Murfreesboro Recycling Center Hours: Is It Open Today?

The City and County use different schedules. The City center is a three-day weekday facility; most county centers offer weekends but have Sunday restrictions.

Where Should You Take It? Complete Murfreesboro Item Route Finder

Use this matrix before loading the vehicle. “Best route” means the current official path as of the July 30 audit; conflict rows clearly tell you when the official pages do not agree.

All 14 Rutherford County Recycling & Convenience Centers

The County’s map identifies 14 centers. Most use the same regular schedule shown above, but specialty programs and temporary equipment outages can vary by location. Haley Road is separately listed as closed for remodeling and is not included as an operating alternative.

Accepted at the City Murfreesboro Recycling Center

The City’s published list for 648 W. Main Street is deliberately short. Bring only these materials unless the City posts an update.

Not Accepted at the City Recycling Center: Common Wrong-Route Items

These materials should not be placed in the City’s W. Main Street recycling bins unless the City explicitly changes its list.

Electronics, TVs, Batteries and Appliances

Rutherford County lists residential e-waste at Leanna, Smyrna and Rockvale. The service is for Rutherford County residents and select resident-generated electronics.

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Effective August 1, 2026

A mattress and matching box spring previously counted as one City bulky-pickup item, while the new county recycling fee treats them as two separate pieces. City curbside bulky pickup remains a separate service that the water-account holder schedules through 615-893-3681.

Paint, Fluorescent Bulbs and Battery Rules

Oil-Based Paint

The County Waste Disposal page lists oil-based paint at Leanna, while the City recycling page says Rutherford County collects oil-based paint by appointment only. Treat a phone confirmation as required: call 615-898-7739 before driving. Paint is explicitly excluded from the mobile HHW event.

Latex or Water-Based Paint

1. Confirm it is latex/water-based. Read the label; do not use this method for oil paint or unknown coatings.
2. Use or pass on usable paint first. Store it safely or give it to someone who can use it.
3. Dry the remainder completely. For shallow amounts, air dry; for more, use commercial hardener or absorbent such as kitty litter, sawdust, newspaper or mulch in manageable layers.
4. Show that it is dry. County guidance says bag the dry can but leave the lid off so the collector can see the contents are solid.
5. Recycle clean metal only where accepted. A clean, dry metal can/lid may go through a metal route; a paint-contaminated can does not.

Fluorescent Tubes and CFLs

Leanna is specifically listed for 4-foot and 8-foot fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent tubes and CFLs also appear on the HHW accepted list. Keep bulbs intact and protected; broken or unusual lamps should be confirmed by phone before transport.

Batteries

The HHW PDF says alkaline batteries may be placed in trash. County e-waste excludes standalone household batteries, lithium batteries and damaged/swollen batteries. Use a verified battery take-back location for rechargeable/lithium batteries and call before moving a damaged unit.

No Car, Mobility Limitations or Recurring Recycling: Alternatives to Drop-Off

The City’s official recycling page notes that private businesses provide residential curbside recycling in Murfreesboro. The City does not publish a single endorsed provider list on that page, so compare current service area, accepted materials, cart size, pickup frequency, contamination policy, contract length and cancellation fees before enrolling.

Murfreesboro 2026 Holiday Garbage Schedule and Recycling Closures

The City holiday PDF controls residential ASL cart collection; it does not automatically set drop-off-center hours. County convenience centers, the Transfer Station, Landfill and City facilities can publish separate closures.

Murfreesboro Household Hazardous Waste: Remaining 2026 Event

The Tennessee 2026 HHW schedule lists the next Rutherford County event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM–Noon, at the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, 4765 Florence Road. The April 11 event has already passed.

Accepted HHW Categories

Not Accepted at the Mobile HHW Collection

Infectious/medical or veterinary-office waste; dead animals; fireworks, ammunition, gunpowder or military ordnance; smoke detectors/radium paint; any business, school, hospital, contractor or institutional waste; empty containers; automotive gas tanks; alkaline batteries; electronics; and paint. Paint and electronics use the separate local routes described above.

Safe Trip Preparation

1. Keep products in original labeled containers. Do not combine chemicals or use food/drink containers.
2. Secure upright in a box. Use separation/absorbent around containers so they cannot tip during transport.
3. Protect vehicle occupants. Keep material away from passengers and ventilate appropriately; do not smoke near the load.
4. Use the event window only. Never leave HHW at the gate or outside operating hours.
5. Business or unknown material? Call before driving because the household event does not accept institutional or commercial waste.

Rutherford County Convenience Center Rules That Cause Rejected Trips

County services are for Rutherford County residential use. A center can be open and still reject a load because of quantity, vehicle, Sunday, material or unloading rules.

Rutherford County Transfer Station and Landfill: Hours, Fees and Prohibited Loads

Transfer Station — 6025 Landfill Road

The Transfer Station is the county route for approved municipal solid waste, larger residential loads, commercial waste and construction/demolition material that convenience centers prohibit.

Transfer Station Does Not Accept

Drums, tires, concrete slabs, asbestos, batteries, hazardous waste, sludge or liquids, special wastes, oversized materials and other listed exclusions. Call 615-898-7745 or 615-898-7739 before hauling unusual material.

County Landfill — Brush and Tires Only

The Rutherford County-operated Landfill at the same 6025 Landfill Road address is not an ordinary trash landfill. Its regular page says it accepts brush and off-the-rim tires only, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–2:45 PM, excluding County holidays.

Murfreesboro Yard Waste: Brush, Limbs, Leaves, Grass and Free Mulch

The City Mulch Facility at 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 accepts City brush, limb and leaf drop-off Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM. The resulting mulch is available to the public free during those hours.

City Curbside Brush and Limb Preparation

• Make one pile and place limbs/brush parallel to the street.
• Maximum published practical size: 6 feet long and 8 inches in diameter.
• Keep the pile out of the roadway, ditch and drainage path.
• Do not place near mailboxes, fences, water/gas meters, utility lines, poles, low wires or drainage grates.
• Do not mix household trash, lumber or construction debris into the pile.
• The City is not on a fixed brush route; it says crews aim to circle town about every 14–21 days, with the yard-waste page stating a goal of about 14 days.

Grass Clippings

Do not put loose clippings in the road, curb or gutter. The City recommends biodegradable yard-waste bags because bagging improves collection efficiency. The current City pages have displayed inconsistent older/newer wording around the loose-grass charge; the yard-waste page now shows $10 per occurrence. Confirm the current charge at 615-893-3681 before requesting loose-grass service.

Murfreesboro Recycling and Disposal Fees: 2026 Snapshot

Ordinary listed recycling is not the same as specialty or large-load disposal. This table puts the published charges in one place.

Troubleshooting: Why a Murfreesboro Drop-Off Load Gets Rejected

Accessibility, Heavy Items, Children and Safer Unloading

• Bring unloading help: County open-top containers are about six feet tall and residents are responsible for arranging assistance.
• Keep children and pets secured: Drop-off areas have moving vehicles, compactors, broken material and heavy unloading activity.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and gloves: Especially for glass, metal, brush and cleanup loads.
• Use curbside options when safer: City bulky pickup or a private recycling provider may avoid unsafe lifting.
• Transfer Station PPE: Hard hats and high-visibility clothing are mandatory for everyone inside—not optional advice.
• Ask before lifting: Park where directed, wait your turn and confirm the correct container before unloading.

Before You Drive: 10-Point Murfreesboro Drop-Off Checklist

1. Name every material in the load. Separate normal recycling, trash, glass, metal, e-waste, batteries, paint, bulbs, HHW, yard waste, mattresses, appliances and C&D.
2. Choose the exact facility. Do not use “nearest recycling center” alone.
3. Check today’s hours and closure notice. City, county centers, Transfer Station and Landfill each use different calendars.
4. Confirm residency and quantity limits. County centers are residential, one visit/day and one level pickup-load equivalent.
5. Use a compliant vehicle. No box trucks; trailers max 10 feet under county center rules.
6. Prepare recyclables. Flatten cardboard, keep paper dry, empty containers and keep glass separate at county sites.
7. Secure special materials. Keep bulbs intact, erase electronics, fully dry latex paint and never mix chemicals.
8. Call on conflict items. Oil-based paint and post–Aug. 1 mattress routing require same-day confirmation.
9. Bring help and PPE. Heavy-item assistance is your responsibility; Transfer Station requires hard hat and high-vis clothing.
10. Keep a backup route. Equipment can be down or a specialty container full even when the center is open.

Murfreesboro Recycling Center Maps and Directions

The embedded map points to the City Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St. Use the county map for one of the 14 convenience centers, and use separate directions for Florence Road or Landfill Road.

Frequently Asked Questions About Murfreesboro Recycling