Plan the Right Murfreesboro Recycling Drop-Off Before You Drive
The W. Main Street city recycling site, Rutherford County convenience centers, the Florence Road Mulch Facility, specialty e-waste locations, the Transfer Station and household hazardous waste events all have different rules. Use this page to match your item to the correct facility first.
One-minute route check
Do not assume every place called a “recycling center” accepts the same materials.
Fast Answer: Murfreesboro Recycling Center Hours, Address and Accepted Items
The City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center is at 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The City currently lists regular hours as Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The city site accepts a short list of recyclable materials: corrugated cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper. Do not treat it as a general dump, household hazardous waste facility, electronics center or construction-debris station.
Complete Murfreesboro drop-off guide
- City vs. county services
- Hours and weekend options
- Item-by-item route finder
- City accepted materials
- County convenience-center rules
- Electronics, paint and bulbs
- Mattress recycling
- Household hazardous waste
- Transfer Station fees
- Brush and yard waste
- Holiday planning
- Rejected-load help
- Before-you-drive checklist
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Murfreesboro Recycling Overview: Services People Commonly Mix Up
A search for a Murfreesboro recycling center can lead to several different public waste services. They are related, but they are not interchangeable.
W. Main Street Recycling
Use the City Recycling Convenience Center for the limited recyclable materials specifically listed by Murfreesboro. It is the simplest choice for ordinary cardboard, newspaper, approved plastics, cans and white paper.
County Convenience Centers
Rutherford County locations handle residential household waste plus county-listed recycling and limited bulk disposal. Residency, vehicle, visit and Sunday restrictions apply.
Specialty Routes
Electronics, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses, yard waste, household hazardous waste and construction debris have their own disposal routes.
The most useful question is therefore not simply “where is the nearest recycling center?” It is “Which current facility accepts this exact material under today’s rules?”
Murfreesboro Recycling Hours: City vs. Rutherford County
| Service | Location / Area | Regular Hours | Use It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Recycling Convenience Center | 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday · 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | City-listed recyclable materials only. |
| Rutherford County Convenience Centers | Multiple county locations | Tue/Wed/Fri · 9:30 AM–5:00 PM; Sat/Sun · 7:30 AM–3:00 PM; closed Monday/Thursday | Eligible county residential household waste and recyclable materials. |
| Sunday County Service | Operating county convenience centers | Sunday · 7:30 AM–3:00 PM | Household garbage and recyclable commodities; bulk items are not accepted Sunday. |
| City Mulch Facility | 4765 Florence Road | Monday–Friday · 6:00 AM–2:00 PM | Brush, limbs and leaves; also the listed Murfreesboro HHW event location. |
| County Transfer Station | 6025 Landfill Road | Mon–Fri · 4:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat · 6:00 AM–Noon | Approved larger residential loads, commercial waste and C&D with applicable fees. |
Do not rely on an “open now” map pin alone
Map results can mix the City recycling site, county convenience centers, private recyclers and the Transfer Station. Check both the facility type and the material you are carrying before driving.
Where Should You Take It? Murfreesboro Item Finder
| Item or Load | Best Current Route | What to Know Before Going |
|---|---|---|
| Corrugated cardboard | City W. Main Street center or county recycling route | Flatten boxes and keep them free of trash, foam and food contamination. |
| Newspapers and white paper | City W. Main Street center | Keep paper clean and dry. |
| No. 1 and No. 2 plastics | City or county recycling program | Empty containers first. Do not assume other numbered plastics are accepted. |
| Steel or aluminum cans | City or county recycling program | Empty cans and remove food residue when practical. |
| Glass | Rutherford County recycling route | Glass is listed by the County, not on the City W. Main Street accepted-material list. |
| Household trash | County convenience center for eligible Rutherford County residents | Residency and daily load rules apply. |
| Computers, TVs, phones and electronics | Leanna, Smyrna or Rockvale specialty e-waste route | County guidance lists select electronics from Rutherford County residents at no cost. |
| Oil-based paint | Leanna Convenience Center / current County guidance | Do not place oil paint in ordinary city recycling. |
| Latex paint | Follow current County disposal guidance | County guidance says unwanted latex paint can be dried and placed with household trash. |
| 4-ft or 8-ft fluorescent bulbs | Leanna Convenience Center | Handle intact bulbs carefully; do not mix broken bulbs with normal recyclables. |
| Mattress or box spring | Designated Rutherford County mattress-recycling location | $25 fee applies to each mattress and each box spring. |
| Brush, limbs and leaves | City Mulch Facility | Use 4765 Florence Road; this is separate from W. Main Street recycling. |
| Household hazardous waste | Scheduled HHW collection | Next listed 2026 event: October 10, 8 AM–Noon. |
| Commercial waste or C&D | Rutherford County Transfer Station | Convenience centers prohibit commercial and construction/demolition waste. |
Accepted Items at the City Recycling Convenience Center
The City’s published list for the W. Main Street center is intentionally limited. If an item is not on this list, do not assume the site will accept it.
Corrugated cardboard
Flatten boxes, keep cardboard dry and remove plastic wrap, foam, food and trash.
Newspapers
Keep newspapers dry and separate from wet or contaminated material.
No. 1 and No. 2 plastics
Empty containers before drop-off. The City does not list every plastic resin number.
Steel cans
Empty cans and remove obvious food residue.
Aluminum cans
Keep cans separate from trash and liquids.
White paper
Keep white paper clean, dry and free of food or liquid contamination.
Rutherford County Convenience Center Rules Murfreesboro Residents Should Know
County convenience centers provide a broader residential disposal option than the City’s W. Main Street recycling site, but they have firm operating limits.
| County Rule | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Rutherford County residents only | Be prepared to show proof of residency when requested. |
| One visit per day | The County limits residents to one pickup-truck-load equivalent per day. |
| Bulk limit | Bulk disposal is limited under current County rules; check the current page before a large cleanout. |
| No Sunday bulk disposal | Sunday service is restricted to household garbage and recyclable commodities. |
| No commercial waste | Commercial loads must use an approved paid disposal route. |
| No C&D debris | Construction and demolition waste is not accepted at convenience centers. |
| Trailer restriction | County recycling guidance says trailers may not exceed 10 feet; truck-and-trailer loads must comply with the site’s load rules. |
| No box trucks | The County states that box trucks are not allowed at convenience centers. |
| No yard waste or brush | Use the appropriate landfill or Murfreesboro Mulch Facility route. |
| No propane or gas tanks | Do not bring them to a regular convenience center. |
| No flammable fuels or oils | Use the appropriate special-waste program instead. |
Haley Road remains closed
Rutherford County continues to list Haley Road operations as temporarily closed for remodeling. Do not use an older directory listing that sends you there without checking the County’s current status first.
Electronics, TVs, Oil-Based Paint and Fluorescent Bulbs
These materials should not be mixed into the City’s normal W. Main Street recycling stream. Rutherford County currently lists specialty disposal routes for them.
Electronics
County guidance lists Leanna, Smyrna and Rockvale convenience centers for select electronics from Rutherford County residents at no cost.
Examples include laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, game consoles, monitors, televisions, cords, chargers and certain small electronic devices.
Oil-Based Paint
The County currently lists the Leanna Convenience Center at 4303 Sulphur Springs Road as an oil-based paint disposal location.
Do not take leaking or unusual chemical mixtures without confirming instructions first.
Fluorescent Tubes
Rutherford County lists 4-foot and 8-foot fluorescent bulbs for proper disposal at Leanna. Keep bulbs intact and protected during transport.
Prepare electronics before drop-off
- Back up files you still need.
- Sign out of Apple, Google and other linked accounts where applicable.
- Remove personal information and factory-reset devices when possible.
- Remove memory cards or SIM cards you intend to keep.
- Do not assume a recycling drop-off automatically provides certified data destruction.
For broader e-waste planning, see the site’s electronic recycling center guide.
New 2026 Mattress and Box-Spring Recycling Rules
Effective August 1, 2026
Rutherford County requires mattresses and box springs to use its designated recycling program rather than treating them as ordinary Transfer Station waste.
The County currently lists a $25 recycling fee for each mattress and each box spring. Residents are responsible for unloading their own items, so bring another person if you cannot safely handle the piece alone.
| Designated Location | Address | Current Mattress Note |
|---|---|---|
| Leanna Convenience Center | 4303 Sulphur Springs Road, Murfreesboro | Mattress and box-spring recycling; $25 per piece. |
| Smyrna Convenience Center | 112 G Street, Smyrna | Mattress and box-spring recycling; $25 per piece. |
| Rockvale Convenience Center | 9002 Rockvale Road, Rockvale | Mattress and box-spring recycling; $25 per piece. |
The County says retailer haul-away or other private disposal services remain an option if you prefer not to use the County recycling program.
Murfreesboro Household Hazardous Waste: Next 2026 Collection
Upcoming event: October 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM–Noon
Location: City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Mulch Facility, 4765 Florence Road, Murfreesboro.
The City identifies this as the next Rutherford County household hazardous waste collection. Use the event only during its official operating window and check the City or County page again shortly before attending in case instructions change.
Examples of HHW-type materials
Automotive and workshop products
- Fuel and oil additives
- Rust solvents
- Automotive cleaners
- Antifreeze and coolant
- Gasoline
- Strippers and thinners
Home and garden chemicals
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Pool chemicals
- Wood preservatives
- Aerosols
- Mercury-containing devices
Some common items use another route
The City notes that alkaline batteries, paint and electronics are no longer accepted at the mobile HHW collection. Follow the current local battery, paint or electronics route instead of putting them into an HHW event load automatically.
Safer HHW transport
- Keep products in their original labeled containers where possible.
- Keep lids secured and containers upright.
- Do not mix chemicals together.
- Separate leaking containers from the vehicle cabin and call for instructions if transport is unsafe.
- Never leave material outside the facility before or after the official event window.
Rutherford County Transfer Station: Hours, Fees and Load Rules
The Rutherford County Transfer Station at 6025 Landfill Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 is the paid route for approved larger residential loads, commercial solid waste and construction/demolition material that convenience centers do not accept.
| Planning Detail | Current Official Information |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday–Friday 4:00 AM–4:00 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM–Noon. |
| Suggested residential arrival | Noncommercial/residential users are asked to come between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM weekdays to reduce conflict with commercial traffic. |
| Required PPE | Hard hat and high-visibility clothing are required for people entering the Transfer Station. |
| Cash load 1–999 lb | $50 flat fee under the rate schedule effective July 1, 2026. |
| Cash load 1,000–1,999 lb | $104.50 flat fee. |
| One ton or more | $104.50 per ton, prorated for cash customers. |
| Commercial accounts | Reduced tiered rates require an active approved County account. |
The Transfer Station does not accept every material. Current County guidance excludes items such as drums, tires, concrete slabs, asbestos, batteries, hazardous waste, sludge/liquids, special waste and oversized materials. Call 615-898-7739 before loading an unusual material.
Brush, Limbs, Leaves and Yard Waste
Yard waste does not belong at the W. Main Street recycling center. The City lists its Mulch Facility at 4765 Florence Road for brush, limb and leaf drop-off, with regular hours of Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The City also provides curbside yard-waste services under separate preparation rules. Loose grass clippings can trigger a service charge, while properly prepared biodegradable yard-waste bags can avoid the loose-grass collection issue.
Taking material to Florence Road
Keep ordinary brush, limbs and leaves separate from household garbage, chemicals, treated construction debris and other material that may not belong in the mulching stream.
Need mulch?
The City states that processed mulch from the program is available free to the public during the listed facility hours, subject to current availability and operating conditions.
Holiday Closures and 2026 Schedule Planning
City residential garbage schedules, City recycling-center hours and Rutherford County convenience-center closures are different schedules. A garbage-collection holiday slide does not automatically mean the W. Main Street recycling center follows the same change.
Rutherford County currently lists convenience-center closures for several holidays, including New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter Sunday, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, while also directing users to its current notices for updates.
Best holiday rule
If your trip falls near a holiday, verify the exact facility on the City or County website the day before you drive. Do not transfer a curbside garbage schedule to a drop-off facility unless the responsible agency says the schedules match.
Why a Murfreesboro Recycling Load May Be Rejected
| Problem | Likely Explanation | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| City center is closed | The City center operates only Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday under its regular schedule. | Return during City hours or choose a lawful alternative route for your material. |
| Glass rejected at W. Main Street | Glass is not on the City’s published W. Main Street list. | Use a current Rutherford County glass-recycling route. |
| Furniture rejected Sunday | County rules prohibit bulk items on Sunday. | Plan a non-Sunday county visit or use the appropriate paid route. |
| Computer or TV rejected at city recycling | Electronics are not normal City recycling items. | Use Leanna, Smyrna or Rockvale under the current County e-waste program. |
| Mattress route changed | County mattress rules changed August 1, 2026. | Use a designated mattress-recycling location and expect the $25-per-piece fee. |
| Construction debris rejected | Convenience centers prohibit C&D waste. | Verify the Transfer Station route, fees and prohibited-material list. |
| Haley Road is unavailable | The County continues to list it as closed for remodeling. | Use the County locator to choose another operating center. |
| Commercial load rejected | Residential convenience-center services are not a commercial disposal route. | Use the County Transfer Station or another authorized commercial facility. |
Before You Drive: Murfreesboro Recycling Checklist
Identify the exact material
Separate ordinary recyclables from trash, glass, electronics, paint, bulbs, mattresses, HHW, yard waste and construction debris.
Choose the correct service
Do not use W. Main Street simply because it is the City recycling center. Specialty items frequently belong elsewhere.
Verify today’s hours
City and County facilities use different weekly schedules, and holiday or operational notices can override normal hours.
Check residency and load limits
County convenience centers are for Rutherford County residents and have visit, vehicle and load restrictions.
Prepare the material
Flatten cardboard, empty containers, keep paper dry, protect bulbs and secure chemicals upright.
Prepare electronics and personal data
Back up needed data, sign out of accounts and reset devices where practical.
Bring help for heavy items
Residents are responsible for unloading mattresses and other heavy materials at applicable County locations.
Bring payment or PPE when required
Mattresses have a per-piece fee, while Transfer Station trips may require disposal fees plus a hard hat and high-visibility clothing.
Keep a backup route
Equipment, containers and specialty collection capacity can change even when a facility itself is open.
Map to the City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center
This map points to the City recycling site at 648 W. Main St. Use the official City page—not the map listing—as the final source for current operating hours and accepted items.
Related Recycling Guides
Electronic recycling
Use the electronic recycling center guide for data-safety and e-waste preparation tips.
City recycling centers
See the city recycling center guide for a broader facility-selection checklist.
Checking hours
Use the recycling center hours guide when you need to verify a same-day drop-off schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Murfreesboro Recycling
Where is the City of Murfreesboro Recycling Convenience Center?
It is at 648 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
What are the Murfreesboro city recycling center hours?
The City currently lists regular hours as Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Is the city recycling center open Saturday or Sunday?
The City does not list regular Saturday or Sunday hours for the W. Main Street recycling center. Rutherford County convenience centers follow a separate schedule with Saturday and Sunday service.
What can I recycle at the W. Main Street city center?
The City lists corrugated cardboard, newspapers, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper.
Does the City recycling center accept glass?
Glass is not on the City’s published W. Main Street accepted-material list. Rutherford County currently lists glass within its recycling program, so use a current County location instead.
Where can I recycle a TV or computer in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County currently lists Leanna, Smyrna and Rockvale convenience centers for select residential electronics, including TVs, monitors and computers.
Where can I take oil-based paint or fluorescent bulbs?
Current Rutherford County guidance lists Leanna Convenience Center for oil-based paint and 4-foot or 8-foot fluorescent bulbs.
How much does mattress recycling cost in Rutherford County?
Under the program effective August 1, 2026, the County lists a $25 recycling fee for each mattress and each box spring.
When is the next Murfreesboro household hazardous waste event?
The next currently listed 2026 event is October 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM to noon at the City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Mulch Facility, 4765 Florence Road.
Can I bring construction debris to a county convenience center?
No. Rutherford County states that construction and demolition debris is not accepted at convenience centers. The County Transfer Station handles approved C&D waste for a fee.
Are Rutherford County convenience centers free for residents?
The County states that residentially generated waste is collected without a general tipping fee at its convenience centers for eligible Rutherford County residents, although specialty programs such as mattress recycling can have separate fees.
Is Haley Road recycling open?
Rutherford County continues to list Haley Road as closed for remodeling. Check the County Solid Waste website for reopening notices rather than relying on an older map listing.
Official Sources for Current Murfreesboro Recycling Information
Operational information can change. These are the primary official resources used to verify the current city and county rules in this refresh.