Recycling Centers in Gallatin, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gallatin, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Gallatin, Tennessee. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Gallatin area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Gallatin: A Local Guide
Gallatin, the seat of Sumner County in Middle Tennessee, is served by two distinct recycling facilities that together cover both everyday household recyclables and scrap metal. Residents do not need to leave the city to handle most common materials.
For household recycling, the City of Gallatin Recycling Center on Long Hollow Pike operates as a free, unstaffed 24/7 drop-off. It accepts flattened cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass containers (all colors), #1 and #2 plastic bottles, and clothing and textiles—no fees, no ID, no appointment required. Electronics, batteries, tires, and hazardous waste are not accepted here; those items must go to the Sumner County Resource Authority.
Goolsby & Sons at 337 Blythe Ave is Gallatin's scrap metal buy-back yard, now operated by CFC Recycling following a May 2026 acquisition. The yard pays customers for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, copper, aluminum cans, car batteries, whole automobiles, and radiators. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed on weekends. This is a metal-only operation—paper, plastic, glass, electronics, and household hazardous waste are not accepted here.
Between the two sites, Gallatin residents can recycle common household materials any day of the week at no cost, and sell scrap metal on weekdays. For electronics, paint, or hazardous materials, the Sumner County Resource Authority offers the nearest specialized program.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gallatin
Where can I drop off cardboard or glass in Gallatin, TN?
Bring flattened cardboard, glass containers (all colors), aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, paper, and textiles to the City of Gallatin Recycling Center at 641 Long Hollow Pike. It is free, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no ID or residency check required.
Does Goolsby & Sons (CFC Recycling) still buy scrap metal in Gallatin?
Yes. The yard at 337 Blythe Ave continues to operate under the Goolsby & Sons name, now owned by CFC Recycling. It buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, copper, aluminum cans, car batteries, and whole vehicles. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; closed weekends. Call (615) 452-5804 for current prices.
Where do I recycle electronics or batteries in Gallatin?
Neither the City of Gallatin drop-off nor Goolsby & Sons accepts electronics or batteries. The City of Gallatin directs residents to the Sumner County Resource Authority for e-waste and battery recycling.
Is the city recycling drop-off free, and do I need to prove I live in Gallatin?
The City of Gallatin Recycling Center drop-off is free and open to the public with no proof of residency required at the bins. The unstaffed site at 641 Long Hollow Pike has no attendant to check ID.