Wilson Co Solid Waste And Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Mt Juliet, Tennessee
About This Location
The Wilson County drop-off facility at 3519 Stewarts Ferry Pike in Mt. Juliet — the Suggs Creek Convenience Center — gives Wilson County residents a place to drop off household garbage, a set list of recyclables, and limited bulky items. Residents may bring up to 10 bags of household garbage per visit plus one bulky-item category (such as two pieces of furniture, two appliances, an 8×10 carpet, five pieces of lumber, 20 shingles, or five pieces of metal). Recyclables accepted include cardboard, aluminum, tin and metal cans, refrigerators and freezers, batteries, carpet padding, and plastic milk jugs and soda bottles (types 1 and 2, loose and removed from bags). Access is limited to Wilson County residents, who must display a valid Wilson County vehicle tag; commercial loads, box trucks, U-Hauls, enclosed trailers, and partial loads are not allowed, and each household is limited to one visit per day. As of November 1, 2026 the county's convenience centers are open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
What Suggs Creek Convenience Center (Wilson County) Accepts
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What they do not accept
Convenience centers are for Wilson County residents only. Paint, hazardous waste, tires, automotive parts, yard waste and fireworks are prohibited. Only plastics #1 and #2 (milk jugs and soda bottles) are recycled; other plastics are not accepted.
Fees
- Household garbage and recycling drop-off — No charge for Wilson County residents
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Wilson County residents only — a valid Wilson County vehicle tag must be displayed. No commercial loads, box trucks, U-Hauls, enclosed trailers, or partial loads. One visit per day per household; up to 10 bags of garbage plus one bulky-item category per visit. No scavenging.
Programs & events
- Resident convenience-center access — Free drop-off of household garbage, recyclables and limited bulky items for residents displaying a Wilson County vehicle tag.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Suggs Creek Convenience Center?
Wilson County residents only. You must display a valid Wilson County vehicle tag. Commercial loads and out-of-county visitors are not permitted, and each household is limited to one visit per day.
What are the current hours?
As of November 1, 2026, Wilson County convenience centers — including Suggs Creek — are open daily from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with staff allowing a short grace period at the gate before closing. (Earlier 2026 listings showed a 5:00 PM close; the 4:30 PM close is the current policy.)
Can I drop off tires, paint, or yard waste here?
No. Tires and automotive parts, paint, hazardous waste, yard waste (limbs and grass) and fireworks are all prohibited at Wilson County convenience centers, including this location.
What plastics are accepted for recycling?
Only plastic milk jugs and soda bottles — types 1 and 2. They must be loose and removed from trash bags. Other plastic types are not recycled at the convenience centers.
How much household garbage and bulky waste can I bring per visit?
Up to 10 bags of household garbage, plus one bulky-item category per visit — for example two pieces of furniture, two appliances, one 8×10 carpet or rug, five pieces of lumber/flooring, 20 shingles, five pieces of metal/tin, or two boxes of miscellaneous items in the open-top dumpster.
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