Smyrna Recycling Donation Express Center

Recycling Center in Smyrna, Tennessee

📍 Smyrna Recycling Donation Express Center, G St, Smyrna, TN 37167
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About This Location

The Smyrna Recycling Donation Express Center at 135 Weakley Lane (also addressed as 112 G Street) is a dual-purpose public facility operated as a partnership between Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee and Rutherford County Solid Waste. Rutherford County residents can drop off single-stream recyclables, bulk scrap metal, electronics, cooking oil, and clothing free of charge, while Goodwill's drive-thru donation lane accepts gently used clothing, furniture, appliances, books, and household goods for resale—with an attendant on duty to assist unloading and provide a tax receipt. Mattresses and box springs are accepted at a $25-per-item fee payable to recycling partner Spring Back Recycling. The center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM; it is closed Monday and Thursday. Use is restricted to Rutherford County residents, and no commercial waste, construction debris, or bulk items are accepted on Sundays.

What Smyrna Recycling Donation Express Center Accepts

✓ Single-stream recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic #1 & #2, aluminum cans, tin cans, glass) (All recyclables must be separated from trash before arrival. Single-stream program active at this location.)
✓ Scrap metal and bulk metal (All bulk metal accepted at this location.)
✓ Clothing and textiles (Accepted both through Goodwill donation lane (gently used, good condition) and county recycling stream. Goodwill provides a tax receipt.)
✓ Electronics / E-scrap (Accepted from Rutherford County residents at no cost. Includes laptops, desktops, mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, monitors, TVs, cords, chargers, and small corded/battery devices.)
✓ Mattresses and box springs ($25 recycling fee per item, paid to Spring Back Recycling. Residents responsible for unloading.)
✓ Motor/marine batteries (Accepted in the recycling stream.)
✓ Cooking oil (Accepted at the Smyrna Convenience Center.)
✓ Household waste (bagged kitchen trash) (Free for Rutherford County residents. One visit per day, maximum equivalent of one level pickup truck load.)
✓ Bulk household items (furniture, lamps, chairs, sofas, etc.) (Maximum 3 bulk items per visit. Not accepted on Sundays.)
✓ Goodwill donations: appliances, artwork, bed sets, books, electronics, linens, media, musical instruments, sporting goods, rugs (Items must be clean and in good working condition. Attendant on duty to assist unloading; tax receipt provided.)
✓ Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners (Must be intact and free of contaminants. Do not remove Freon or compressor before drop-off.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste and brush
✕ Flammable fuels or oils
✕ Commercial waste
✕ Construction materials and demolition debris
✕ Bulk items on Sundays
✕ Tool batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or standalone household batteries
✕ Damaged or swollen batteries
✕ Lightbulbs of any kind
✕ Medical or clinical devices
✕ Hazardous waste or liquids
✕ Electronic waste from businesses or organizations
✕ Propane or gas tanks
✕ Broken, soiled, or unsellable Goodwill donations
✕ Loads exceeding one level pickup truck load of household trash

This facility serves Rutherford County residential use only. Commercial waste, construction/demolition debris, hazardous materials, and oversized loads are not permitted. Bulk items (furniture, etc.) are not accepted on Sundays. See rutherfordcountytn.gov/recycling for the full rules.

Fees

  • Mattresses and box springs — $25.00 per item (each mattress; each box spring), paid directly to Spring Back Recycling
  • Household waste, recyclables, electronics, clothing, bulk metal — residential — Free for Rutherford County residents
  • Goodwill donation drop-off — Free; tax receipt provided upon request

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off for Rutherford County residents only. Open drive-thru format. The Goodwill donation lane is operated by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee; the recycling/convenience center lanes are operated by Rutherford County Solid Waste. · One visit per day maximum; load must not exceed one level pickup truck load of household trash. Trailers cannot exceed 10 feet. Bring help for heavy items — staff cannot assist lifting items into open-top containers. No bulk items on Sundays.

Programs & events

  • Rutherford County Single-Stream Recycling Program — Active at this location. Accepts recyclable paper, plastic #1 and #2, aluminum cans, tin cans, and glass in one combined stream, making recycling easier for residents.
  • Mattress Recycling Program (Spring Back Recycling Partnership) — Effective August 1, 2026, mattresses and box springs are required to be recycled at designated convenience centers including Smyrna. $25 fee per item. Materials are dismantled so steel, wood, foam, and fabric can be recovered and recycled.
  • Goodwill Donation Express Center — Drive-thru donation drop-off operated by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. Donated goods fund employment training and job placement services. Tax receipts provided.
  • Electronics / E-Waste Recycling — Select electronics accepted from Rutherford County residents at no cost, including laptops, phones, tablets, game consoles, monitors, TVs, and cords. Business e-waste not accepted (laptops excepted).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this center open to everyone, or only Rutherford County residents?

The recycling and waste disposal services at this facility are restricted to Rutherford County residents only. Commercial waste is not accepted. The Goodwill donation drop-off lane is operated by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee and is generally open to all donors; however, the county recycling services require residency.

Is there a fee to drop off a mattress or box spring?

Yes. Effective August 1, 2026, a $25.00 recycling fee applies to each mattress and each box spring. The fee is paid directly to Spring Back Recycling, the county's recycling partner. Rutherford County does not retain any portion of this fee. Residents are responsible for unloading the items.

Can I drop off electronics here for free?

Yes. Rutherford County residents can drop off select electronics at no cost. Accepted items include laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, monitors, TVs, cords, and chargers. Note: tool batteries, lithium-ion batteries, standalone household batteries, lightbulbs, and medical devices are not accepted, and business e-waste is not accepted (resident laptops are fine).

Can I drop off bulk items like furniture on a Sunday?

No. Bulk items are not accepted on Sundays. On Sundays, only household garbage (bagged kitchen trash) and recyclable commodities (excluding scrap metal) may be dropped off. On open weekdays and Saturday, up to 3 bulk items per visit are allowed.

What does Goodwill accept here, and do I get a tax receipt?

Goodwill's drive-thru donation lane accepts gently used clothing, household items, appliances, artwork, books, electronics, bed sets, linens, media items, musical instruments, sporting goods, and rugs — all in clean, good working condition. An attendant is on duty to help you unload, and a tax receipt is provided. Broken, recalled, or unsellable items cannot be accepted.

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Smyrna Recycling Donation Express Center, G St, Smyrna, TN 37167
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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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