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City of Franklin Expands Recycling Services: New Glass & Cardboard Drop-Off Programs

Franklin, TN — The City of Franklin’s Sanitation and Environmental Services Department is expanding recycling opportunities for residents with two new drop-off programs for glass and cardboard.

Glass Recycling Program – Begins September 8, 2025

Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, residents can participate in the City’s new glass recycling drop-off program. The collection site will operate within the footprint of the City’s BOPAE (Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, Electronics) recycling facility at 417 Century Court.

Operating Hours (same as BOPAE):

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1st Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The program is managed by Recycle Services LLC, who will provide and maintain a 30-yard roll-off container for collected glass. A self-sustained camera system will monitor the container to ensure timely service.

Residents must ensure all glass is free of contaminants such as ceramics, borosilicate glass, and household trash. Recycle Services will purchase the recycled glass from the City at $10 per ton.

The City is also exploring opportunities to expand drop-off access to additional parks and fire stations to increase convenience for residents.

Cardboard Recycling Program – Began July 21, 2025

As of July 21, 2025, Franklin residents can also drop off flattened cardboard at the City’s BOPAE Recycling location (417 Century Court). This service is designed for larger quantities of cardboard that may not fit in standard curbside Blue Bin containers.

Drop-Off Guidelines:

Franklin residents only.
All cardboard must be flattened before recycling.
Insert cardboard only through the designated side slot (not the top opening).
No contaminated materials (no food waste, trash, or plastic).
Residents must check in with the on-site attendant before unloading.

Operating Hours (same as BOPAE):

Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1st Saturday of each month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A Convenient Complement to Curbside Service

Both the glass and cardboard drop-off programs are intended to supplement existing curbside recycling services, giving residents more options—particularly for items that cannot be collected curbside, such as glass and larger volumes of cardboard.

For more information about Franklin’s recycling services, visit www.franklintn.gov or call 615-794-1516.

Our Services:

Welcome to the Sanitation and Environmental Services Department of Franklin. We manage the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste, curbside recycling, residential yard and bulk waste, and oversee city-approved containers within the Franklin city limits. Our commitment is to offer Franklin's residents a reliable and efficient waste service that prioritizes both environmental and economic responsibility. For inquires, reach out to us at 615-794-1516.

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FAQs

Where can I recycle my Christmas tree?

If you plan on using our curbside Christmas tree collection service, please remember to not place the tree under power lines and to keep it 5 feet away from rollout containers, blue bags, & ground trash.

Please remember to remove all lights and ornaments from your Christmas tree. Trees with lights and ornaments will not be recycled.

The links below will provide information on Christmas tree drop-off locations around the City of Franklin:

2023 Christmas Tree Recycling Flyer

City of Franklin Christmas Tree Drop Off Locations
Where & when can I dispose Household Hazardous Waste in the state of Tennessee?

The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has provided a 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule on their website and the link is below:

https://www.tn.gov/environment/sw-mm-household-hazardous-waste-program/sw-mm-household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-schedule.html
Where can I take my excess trash & recycling in Williamson County?

The link below will direct you to Williamson County's government website which will provide information on convenience center locations that will accept excess trash and recycling:
Williamson County's Main Website
Who do I contact if my Container is in need of repair or service?

Feel free to call the office at (615)794-1516 and let us know the issues you are having or Email : sanitation@franklintn.gov
How do I request a New Refuse Container?

Please call (615) 794-1516 or Email: sanitation@franklintn.gov to schedule service.
What time should I put my rollout container to the curb?

Containers shall be placed for collection no earlier than 7:00pm on the day before collection, and no later than 7:00am, on the scheduled day of collection. Containers must be removed from the curb, street, or alley by 7:00pm day of collection.
What items can I NOT place in the rollout container and still have them collected?
- Brush and limbs, cut by the homeowner, will be collected if the length of branches is no longer than six (6) feet. Trunks or limbs of trees measuring six (6) inches or more in diameter must be cut into pieces no longer than two (2) feet;
- Yard waste and grass clippings placed in biodegradable paper bags at least three (3) feet from the rollout container;
- White goods"including stoves, refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners, not installed by a commercial establishment;
- Bulky items, including furniture, small appliances, lawnmowers (with the fluids drained) and mattresses
What can we do with debris left from work completed by contractors? If homeowners complete household work themselves, what should they do with building materials?

All contractors are required to haul away their own debris. Debris may include, but is not limited to, tree limbs and yard clippings, re-modeling debris, glass windows or doors and broken appliances installed by someone other than the homeowner. Placing these items at curbside for collection by your City Solid Waste collector is prohibited. Homeowner’s not in compliance may receive citations from the City of Franklin Codes Enforcement Officers.

If the homeowner does the re-modeling job, cleans out the garage, or replaces landscaping, there are two options:

1. For clean-up and re-modeling you may request an 8-cubic yard container, or dumpster, be delivered to your home. Dumpster service is available weekly for a fee of $110.00 per service. Please call the President of your Homeowner’s Association to approve your plan, prior to calling the Solid Waste office to schedule delivery. To discontinue service, call the Solid Waste office to request dumpster pick-up and discontinuance of service.

2. The Williamson County Landfill and county-operated convenience centers accept debris from special projects. You may contact the landfill at 615.790.0742 for specific locations, operating hours and further details.

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Contact us:

Sanitation and Environmental Services

417 Century Court

Franklin, TN 37064

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Phone: (615) 794-1516

Sanitation@FranklinTN.gov