Trash and Recycling Collection in Collierville, Tennessee

The Town of Collierville provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through the Public Services Department. This article covers key details on collection schedules, guidelines, and other info for Collierville homeowners.

Trash Collection

• Trash is collected weekly on designated days by neighborhood. Find your collection day on the sanitation map.

• Trash must be bagged and fully contained inside provided roll carts with lids closed. Items outside carts will not be collected.

• Standard cart size is 96 gallons. Smaller carts are available for seniors/disabled upon request.

• Carts should be placed curbside by 8am on collection days with wheels/handles away from the street.

• Up to 10 bags/bundles of yard waste and 3 bulky items can also be set out weekly.

• Construction debris, hazardous items, and loose trash must be inside carts.

2023 Holiday Delay Schedule

Trash collection is delayed by one day after these observed holidays:

• Martin Luther King Jr Day: January 16
• Memorial Day: May 29
• Independence Day: July 4
• Labor Day: September 4
• Thanksgiving: November 23
• Christmas Day: December 25

View the full 2023 holiday schedule.

Recycling Collection

• Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash. Check the collection map for your designated day.

• Accepted recyclables include paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, steel cans, and plastics #1-2. No glass.

• Recyclables must be clean, dry, and loose in bins – not bagged.

• Extra recyclables can be placed in cardboard boxes beside carts. Do not leave loose on ground.

• Report missed recycling pickups by calling (901) 457-2800.

Collection Guidelines

• Carts must be placed curbside by 8am on collection days with 4 feet clearance from other objects.

• Only materials inside carts will be collected. Items on ground will not be picked up.

• Do not overfill carts. Bag all trash to prevent leaks. Close lids completely.

• Limit yard waste and bulky items to amounts crew can safely manage.

• Hazardous items like chemicals or batteries cannot be collected with regular trash.

• Carts should be removed from curb by 8am the day after collection.

Missed Pickups

Report missed trash collection by 5pm on the scheduled day:

• Call Public Services at (901) 457-2800

• Online form

Report missed recycling within 24 hours by calling (901) 457-2800.

Extra Trash

Options for excess household trash:

• Overflow bagged trash can be taken to the Transfer Station on Saturdays 8am-12pm.

• Request an extra trash collection for $10 per pile by calling (901) 457-2800.

• Get additional carts for a monthly fee by calling (901) 457-2800.

Bulky & Brush Disposal

• Up to 3 bulky items can be set curbside weekly. Appliances must be emptied of fluids first.

• Bundle brush neatly in piles under 5 feet long and 50 lbs.

• Use a private hauler for large volumes of bulky items or brush. Rent a temporary dumpster.

• Take bulky items/brush to the Transfer Station on Saturdays 8am-12pm.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

• Household hazardous waste must be taken to the County Facility on Tues/Thurs/Saturdays.

• Medications can be disposed of in drop boxes at the Sheriff’s Office.

• Used sharps should be placed in a sealed puncture-proof container before trashing.

• Empty and label propane tanks as “empty” before disposal.

Recycling Carts

• 96 gallon carts are provided for a one-time $70 fee upon request.

• Report damaged/missing recycling carts by emailing [email protected] or calling (901) 457-2800.

Trash Fees

• Trash collection is funded through a $27 monthly sanitation fee on utility bills.

• Additional cart fees apply. View full rate schedule.

Contact Information

Collierville Public Services
500 Poplar View Pkwy
Collierville, TN 38017

Phone: (901) 457-2800

Website: colliervilletn.gov/publicservices