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About This Location

This is Metro Nashville's Lakewood recycling drop-off site at 3401 Old Hickory Blvd (Lakewood City Hall) in Old Hickory. Per Metro Nashville Waste Services, it is an unstaffed drop-off that is open daily, 24 hours, for residents to leave common household recyclables. It is a drop-off site, not one of Metro's four full convenience centers that take bulky items and trash.

What this location Accepts

✓ Paper, newspaper, magazines and mail
✓ Cardboard and paperboard
✓ Food and beverage cartons
✓ Metal food and beverage cans
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs
✓ Glass bottles and jars

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags
✕ Takeout containers
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Electronics
✕ Food and liquids
✕ Household garbage and bulky items

Access & restrictions

Public recycling drop-off (Metro Nashville) · Items must be clean, empty and dry, sorted per signs, and placed loose in the cart, not bagged. This is a drop-off site, not a full convenience center.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of the Lakewood recycling drop-off?

Per Metro Nashville Waste Services, the Lakewood drop-off site at 3401 Old Hickory Blvd is open daily, 24 hours, as an unstaffed self-service site.

Can I recycle glass at this Nashville drop-off site?

Yes. Glass bottles and jars are accepted at Metro Nashville recycling drop-off sites like this one, even though glass is not accepted in curbside recycling carts.

Can I bring a mattress or household trash here?

No. This is a recyclables drop-off site, not a convenience center. Household garbage, bulky items like mattresses, electronics and hazardous waste are not accepted; use one of Metro's four convenience centers instead.

Do I need to sort or bag my recyclables?

Sort materials according to the on-site signs and place them loose in the carts. Items should be clean, empty and dry, and should not be left in plastic bags.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3401 Old Hickory Blvd, Lakewood, TN 37138
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City / State
Lakewood, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours