Recycling Centers in Murfreesboro, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Murfreesboro, Tennessee can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Murfreesboro: A Local Guide
Murfreesboro is the largest city in Rutherford County, and recycling here is built around drop-off rather than curbside. The City of Murfreesboro provides weekly curbside garbage and yard-waste collection but does not run a curbside recycling route; instead, residents take mixed recyclables to the city's Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St., which accepts corrugated cardboard, newspaper, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, and steel and aluminum cans (murfreesborotn.gov). This directory lists 14 recycling and waste facilities across Murfreesboro, from government convenience centers to private scrap yards and electronics kiosks. For other Tennessee cities, see our Tennessee recycling hub.
The options split cleanly by what you need to drop off. For everyday household recyclables, the Murfreesboro Convenience Center on W. Main St. and the Rutherford County Recycle Center on Haley Road are the main public drop-offs, with the Buchanan Convenience Center serving the southeast side. Scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles go to yards like Clark Iron & Metal Co. and Mid-Tenn Metal Exchange, while an ecoATM kiosk pays cash for used phones. Call ahead to confirm current hours, accepted materials, and any fees before you load up.
If you can't find what you need locally, nearby cities add more capacity. Nashville has the largest listing in the state with 36 centers, and La Vergne sits just northwest of Murfreesboro with 6. Farther out, compare options in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis, or browse every listed city on the Tennessee hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Murfreesboro
Does Murfreesboro have curbside recycling?
No. The City of Murfreesboro provides weekly curbside garbage and yard-waste pickup but does not run a city curbside recycling route. Residents drop off recyclables at the city's Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St., which takes cardboard, newspaper, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, and steel and aluminum cans. A few private haulers offer paid curbside recycling if you want collection at home.
Where can I recycle for free in Murfreesboro?
The Murfreesboro Convenience Center on W. Main St. and the county-run Rutherford County Recycle Center on Haley Road accept common household recyclables at no charge. Scrap-metal yards may actually pay you for aluminum, copper, and steel rather than charge a fee.
Can you turn in cans for money in Murfreesboro?
Tennessee has no bottle-deposit law, so there is no per-can refund like Oregon or Michigan. You can still sell aluminum cans and other scrap metal by weight at local yards such as Mid-Tenn Metal Exchange or Clark Iron & Metal Co. Prices change daily, so call for the current rate.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Murfreesboro, TN?
Mattresses are not curbside recyclables. The Rutherford County and Murfreesboro convenience centers handle bulky waste, and junk-removal services like Two Men and a Junk Truck will haul them for a fee. Confirm bulky-item rules and any charges before you go, since mattresses are often handled separately from standard recycling.