East Convenience Center

Recycling Center in Nashville, Tennessee

📍 943 Dr Richard G Adams Dr, Nashville, TN 37207
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About This Location

The East Convenience Center is one of Metro Nashville's four residential drop-off centers, located at 943A Dr Richard G Adams Dr. It accepts curbside-type recyclables, glass, compostable material, household trash, one bulk item per visit, tires, electronics and household hazardous waste. East is one of only two Nashville centers that take household hazardous waste, and it is the only center with foam (polystyrene) recycling. A Tennessee driver's license showing Davidson County residency is required.

What East Convenience Center Accepts

✓ Household recyclables (Sorted into labeled bins (curbside-type recyclables))
✓ Glass (Glass recycling accepted)
✓ Compostable material (Uneaten food and compostable items)
✓ Household trash (Up to 3 bags per visit at no cost; bags no larger than 30 gallons)
✓ Bulk items (One item per visit, free; excludes mattresses, tires with rims and construction/demolition material)
✓ Tires (Without rims free, with rims $5 each; 4 per month limit)
✓ Electronics (Free (100-pound limit); computers, TVs, cell phones)
✓ Household hazardous waste (Free; East is one of two centers accepting HHW (15-gallon or 100-pound limit))
✓ Foam (polystyrene) recycling (Free - accepted at East Center only)
✓ Mattresses/box springs ($12 each; 4 per month limit)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass

What they do not accept

✕ Brush and tree limbs
✕ Commercial waste

This is a residential facility; commercial waste and commercial vehicles are not accepted. Brush/limbs go to the separate quarterly curbside program.

Fees

  • Household trash
  • Tires with rims
  • Mattress/box spring
  • Volume charge
  • Card payment surcharge

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents must present a Tennessee driver's license showing Davidson County residency. Self-unloading is required. Commercial vehicles and commercial waste are prohibited.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste drop-off
  • Foam (polystyrene) recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the East Convenience Center's hours?

The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed Sunday, Monday and on Metro holidays.

Do I need to be a Davidson County resident to use it?

Yes. You must present a Tennessee driver's license showing Davidson County residency. Commercial vehicles and commercial waste are not accepted.

Does the East Center take household hazardous waste?

Yes. East is one of only two Nashville convenience centers that accept household hazardous waste for free, up to 15 gallons or 100 pounds per visit.

Can I recycle foam and electronics here?

Yes. East is the only Nashville center that accepts foam (polystyrene) recycling, and it takes electronics such as computers, TVs and cell phones free of charge up to a 100-pound limit.

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Contact & Location

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Address
943 Dr Richard G Adams Dr, Nashville, TN 37207
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Website
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City / State
Nashville, Tennessee

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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