Germantown, Tennessee provides trash and recycling collection services to residents through a contract with Waste Pro. This article provides an overview of trash and recycling collection in Germantown, including the collection schedule, holidays, fees, and other key details.
Collection Schedule
Trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected on the same day of the week in Germantown. Collection occurs once per week on a designated day depending on your neighborhood.
All items should be placed curbside by 7 AM on your collection day. Look up your collection day by neighborhood using the collection map. You can also call (901) 757-7200 or email [email protected] to verify your collection day.
In weeks with holidays, collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week following the holiday.
Holiday Schedule
Trash collection is delayed by one day in weeks with the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Collection continues as normal for Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day.
View the full holiday collection schedule.
Fees
Monthly rates for trash and recycling collection in Germantown are:
- Curbside collection: $29.50
- Backdoor collection: $36.50
- Condominiums: $19.00
Cart Options
All single-family homes are provided with a 96-gallon cart for trash and a 65-gallon cart for recycling.
You can request additional carts or change cart sizes by contacting Waste Pro at (901) 753-7300. Extra fees apply for additional trash and recycling carts.
Yard waste carts are available in 96-gallon and 65-gallon sizes. There is no extra charge for additional yard waste carts.
Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, and brush, is collected on your regular collection day. Small piles of yard waste can be placed in paper yard waste bags. Larger piles of brush should be bundled securely.
Yard waste carts are not required but are available upon request. Loose piles of yard waste not in bags or bundles will not be collected.
Household Hazardous Waste
Paint, chemicals, gasoline, and other hazardous household waste is not accepted in normal trash collection. Germantown residents must take hazardous waste to the Shelby County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Learn more about household hazardous waste disposal.
Recycling Guidelines
Germantown provides single-stream recycling collection, meaning all recyclables can be placed in the same cart. Accepted recyclable materials include:
- Paper and cardboard
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Glass bottles and jars
Make sure recyclables are clean and dry. Do not place plastic bags in recycling carts.
View a detailed recycling guide.
Bulky Item and Brush Collection
Bulky items that do not fit in trash carts, such as furniture and appliances, are collected on your second collection day of the month.
Brush and bundled limbs are also collected on the second collection day each month. Piles should be neatly stacked near the curb.
Backdoor Collection
Residents who meet eligibility criteria may qualify for backdoor collection, where carts are collected from behind the home rather than curbside. An additional monthly fee applies.
Apply for backdoor collection.
Moving or New Service
New residents must sign up for trash collection when they establish water service at Germantown City Hall. Bring proof of property ownership when signing up.
Notify Waste Pro at least one week before moving to stop service at your old address or start it at your new address.
Billing and Contact
Trash and recycling fees are included on monthly utility bills from the City of Germantown.
Contact Waste Pro for service changes, cart requests, or any collection issues at (901) 753-7300.
Contact the City of Germantown Utility Billing department for billing questions at (901) 757-7200.
More Resources
- Germantown Trash & Recycling webpage
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Waste Wizard – lookup how to dispose of various waste items
- Waste Pro Germantown webpage
Reference
https://www.germantown-tn.gov/live/trash-and-recycling/sanitation-collection-holidays
https://www.germantown-tn.gov/live/trash-and-recycling