Solid Waste

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New ordinance for loose grass clippings and bulky item collection:

Loose grass clippings will be a charge of $5.00 per occurrence. Clippings should be placed in a biodegradable paper bag for curbside collection to avoid the $5.00 charge.


Bulky item collection charges:

$10 per item for the first three items.

$30 for each item over three items. For instance: 4 items would be $60.00. 3 items would be $30.00

Some examples of items are:

Mattress and matching box spring= 1 item

Headboard, footboard and bed rails (all matching)= 1 item

Sectional sofa= 1 item

 

Please call 615-893-3681 to schedule your bulky item collection.

 

All charges will be added to the water bill.



Response to Public Feedback

  1. 2nd solid waste cart return response 07.10.2019
  2. Approach for right-sizing_Number of garbage carts for commercial and multifamily customers 07.10.2019


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The Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department is responsible for your garbage and yard waste collection. Together, we work hard to help make your neighborhood look as pleasing as possible. We'll provide residents with a free 96-gallon garbage cart and we will empty it once per week along with a second if you purchase it from the city by calling 615-893-3681.