Junk removal in Tennessee
Same-day curbside pickup in 18 cities across Tennessee. Book online in 60 seconds. Transparent per-item pricing — no estimates, no appointments, no strangers in your home.
Cities served
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Municipal programs
Do cities in Tennessee offer free bulk pickup?
Every city in Tennessee handles bulk pickup differently. Some offer free monthly programs with strict limits, others have no program at all. Here's how each city's municipal program compares — and where Dropcurb fills the gaps.
| City | Bulk pickup? | Details | Wait time | Dropcurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Yes | Nashville Waste Services new collection schedule began February 2, 2026 — modernized routes across all districts. Bulky items collected curbside on your regular trash day — place items out by 5 AM. Curbside bulky items limited to 1 cubic yard per collection. Holiday schedule: if a holiday falls Tue-Fri, that day's pickups shift to Monday of the same week. Nashville has partnered with WM for residential waste service. The city also operates 4 Convenience Centers (including Omohundro) accepting bulky items, household trash, recyclables, glass, and compostables. First bulk item free at Convenience Centers; fees apply for additional items. Credit/debit cards accepted at all centers (2.8% fee, $1.95 minimum); cash NOT accepted at Omohundro. C&D waste limited to 1 cubic yard at Omohundro Center only. Up to 4 tires without rims accepted free per month at East and Ezell Pike centers only. Tennessee landfill tipping fees range $30-$50/ton. Use the Nashville Waste and Recycling app for collection day reminders. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Memphis | Yes | Memphis Outside the Cart / Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: twice per month (bi-monthly on 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week, on regular collection day). Wait: up to 2 weeks for next scheduled day. Fees: free for city residents. Check collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks. | ~2 months | Same day, $79 |
| Knoxville | Yes | Knoxville City Bulky Waste Collection. Free for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb on your regular trash day. Items must be placed at curb by 7 AM. Excludes tires, appliances with refrigerant, and hazardous materials. Failure to call 311 first may result in a Codes Enforcement Violation. Knox County Convenience Centers (free) accept residential waste and recycling at multiple locations. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Chattanooga | Yes | Chattanooga Public Works Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $20 per pickup | 2-4 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Clarksville | Yes | Clarksville Street Department. Frequency: quarterly. Wait: 8-12 weeks. Fees: no fee | ~3 months | Same day, $79 |
| Murfreesboro | Yes | Murfreesboro Solid Waste Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup | 2-4 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Franklin | Yes | Franklin Special Collection Service. Frequency: On request. Wait: 1-3 weeks. Fees: $35 per pickup | 1-3 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Jackson | Yes | City of Jackson Health and Sanitation requires pre-scheduled bulk pickup, allows up to 12 pickups per year for residential units, limits each load to 5 feet high by 8 feet long by 5 feet wide, and excludes contractor-generated construction debris. | 1x/year | Same day, $79 |
| Hendersonville | Yes | Hendersonville Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-4 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup | 3-4 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Bartlett | Yes | Bartlett Public Works. Frequency: twice yearly. Wait: 12-24 weeks. Fees: no fee | 12-24 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Kingsport | Yes | Kingsport sanitation collection runs Monday-Friday with carts set out by 7:00 AM. Large-item pickup is scheduled through Public Works, while the city landfill is demolition-only and does not accept household garbage. Loads under 1,000 lbs are $30 and tipping is $65/ton unless a city resident is within annual free limits. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Spring Hill | Yes | City of Spring Hill bulky waste pickup is by appointment at $25 plus processing fees. Public Works will not collect tires, paint, chemicals, propane tanks, glass/mirrors, household hazardous waste, concrete, bricks, roofing, antifreeze, dirt, vehicles, vehicle parts, or trash cans. | Varies | Same day, $79 |
| Smyrna | Yes | Smyrna Public Works Department. Frequency: bi-weekly. Wait: 2-3 weeks. Fees: $20 per pickup | 2-3 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Collierville | Yes | Collierville Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-4 weeks. Fees: $35 per pickup | 3-4 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Cleveland | Yes | Cleveland Public Works runs weekly bulk/debris pickup by route (set out by 7:00 AM), offers free dump-truck use for residents up to once per month, and does not accept demolition debris, hazardous waste, tires, concrete, dirt, or shingles. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Gallatin | Yes | Gallatin Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 4-5 weeks. Fees: $30 per pickup | 4-5 weeks | Same day, $79 |
| Morristown | Yes | City of Morristown provides weekly cart pickup and curbside bulk pickup on the same day as recycling. Carts must be out by 6:00 AM, and overflow bags beside carts are not collected. Hamblen County also runs weekly curbside garbage with 7:00 AM set-out, plus brush and junk pickup as available. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
| Bristol | Yes | City of Bristol Solid Waste provides weekly curbside refuse plus brush and bulk collection after regular routes mark piles. Residents are asked to submit brush/bulk requests 1-2 days before normal collection, and oversized/contractor materials are excluded. | Weekly | Same day, $79 |
Nashville Waste Services new collection schedule began February 2, 2026 — modernized routes across all districts. Bulky items collected curbside on your regular trash day — place items out by 5 AM. Curbside bulky items limited to 1 cubic yard per collection. Holiday schedule: if a holiday falls Tue-Fri, that day's pickups shift to Monday of the same week. Nashville has partnered with WM for residential waste service. The city also operates 4 Convenience Centers (including Omohundro) accepting bulky items, household trash, recyclables, glass, and compostables. First bulk item free at Convenience Centers; fees apply for additional items. Credit/debit cards accepted at all centers (2.8% fee, $1.95 minimum); cash NOT accepted at Omohundro. C&D waste limited to 1 cubic yard at Omohundro Center only. Up to 4 tires without rims accepted free per month at East and Ezell Pike centers only. Tennessee landfill tipping fees range $30-$50/ton. Use the Nashville Waste and Recycling app for collection day reminders.
Memphis Outside the Cart / Bulk Waste Collection. Frequency: twice per month (bi-monthly on 1st+3rd or 2nd+4th week, on regular collection day). Wait: up to 2 weeks for next scheduled day. Fees: free for city residents. Check collection calendar for blue-line bulk pickup weeks.
Knoxville City Bulky Waste Collection. Free for city residents — call 311 or (865) 522-8161 ext. 2 to place a "bulky alert" before setting items at the curb on your regular trash day. Items must be placed at curb by 7 AM. Excludes tires, appliances with refrigerant, and hazardous materials. Failure to call 311 first may result in a Codes Enforcement Violation. Knox County Convenience Centers (free) accept residential waste and recycling at multiple locations.
Chattanooga Public Works Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $20 per pickup
Clarksville Street Department. Frequency: quarterly. Wait: 8-12 weeks. Fees: no fee
Murfreesboro Solid Waste Bulk Collection. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 2-4 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup
Franklin Special Collection Service. Frequency: On request. Wait: 1-3 weeks. Fees: $35 per pickup
City of Jackson Health and Sanitation requires pre-scheduled bulk pickup, allows up to 12 pickups per year for residential units, limits each load to 5 feet high by 8 feet long by 5 feet wide, and excludes contractor-generated construction debris.
Hendersonville Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-4 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup
Bartlett Public Works. Frequency: twice yearly. Wait: 12-24 weeks. Fees: no fee
Kingsport sanitation collection runs Monday-Friday with carts set out by 7:00 AM. Large-item pickup is scheduled through Public Works, while the city landfill is demolition-only and does not accept household garbage. Loads under 1,000 lbs are $30 and tipping is $65/ton unless a city resident is within annual free limits.
City of Spring Hill bulky waste pickup is by appointment at $25 plus processing fees. Public Works will not collect tires, paint, chemicals, propane tanks, glass/mirrors, household hazardous waste, concrete, bricks, roofing, antifreeze, dirt, vehicles, vehicle parts, or trash cans.
Smyrna Public Works Department. Frequency: bi-weekly. Wait: 2-3 weeks. Fees: $20 per pickup
Collierville Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 3-4 weeks. Fees: $35 per pickup
Cleveland Public Works runs weekly bulk/debris pickup by route (set out by 7:00 AM), offers free dump-truck use for residents up to once per month, and does not accept demolition debris, hazardous waste, tires, concrete, dirt, or shingles.
Gallatin Public Works. Frequency: monthly. Wait: 4-5 weeks. Fees: $30 per pickup
City of Morristown provides weekly cart pickup and curbside bulk pickup on the same day as recycling. Carts must be out by 6:00 AM, and overflow bags beside carts are not collected. Hamblen County also runs weekly curbside garbage with 7:00 AM set-out, plus brush and junk pickup as available.
City of Bristol Solid Waste provides weekly curbside refuse plus brush and bulk collection after regular routes mark piles. Residents are asked to submit brush/bulk requests 1-2 days before normal collection, and oversized/contractor materials are excluded.
Pricing
How much does junk removal cost in Tennessee?
Dropcurb offers the same transparent per-item pricing across all 18 cities in Tennessee. No volume estimates, no surprise fees — select your items online and see your exact total before you book.
Furniture
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couch / Sofa | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Mattress — Twin | $89 | +$20 | — |
| Mattress — Full | $94 | +$25 | — |
| Mattress — Queen | $99 | +$30 | — |
| Mattress — King / Cal King | $104 | +$35 | — |
| Box Spring | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Mattress + Box Spring Set | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Dresser | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Desk | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Dining Table | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Recliner | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Bookshelf | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Bed Frame | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Nightstand | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Office Chair | $79 | +$19 | — |
| 2-Piece Sectional | $109 | +$59 | — |
| 3-Piece Sectional | $138 | +$88 | — |
| 4+ Piece Sectional | $168 | +$117 | — |
| Wardrobe / Armoire | $109 | +$59 | — |
Couch / Sofa
$79
+$29 add-on
Mattress — Twin
$89
+$20 add-on
Mattress — Full
$94
+$25 add-on
Mattress — Queen
$99
+$30 add-on
Mattress — King / Cal King
$104
+$35 add-on
Box Spring
$79
+$29 add-on
Mattress + Box Spring Set
$109
+$59 add-on
Dresser
$79
+$29 add-on
Desk
$79
+$29 add-on
Dining Table
$79
+$29 add-on
Recliner
$79
+$29 add-on
Bookshelf
$79
+$29 add-on
Bed Frame
$79
+$29 add-on
Nightstand
$79
+$19 add-on
Office Chair
$79
+$19 add-on
2-Piece Sectional
$109
+$59 add-on
3-Piece Sectional
$138
+$88 add-on
4+ Piece Sectional
$168
+$117 add-on
Wardrobe / Armoire
$109
+$59 add-on
Appliances
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Washer | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Dryer | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Stove / Oven | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Washer/Dryer Combo (Single Unit) | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Water Heater | $134 | +$59 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Dishwasher | $104 | +$29 | +$25 Recycling fee |
| Microwave | $79 | +$19 | — |
Refrigerator
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Washer
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Dryer
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Stove / Oven
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Washer/Dryer Combo (Single Unit)
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Water Heater
+$25 Recycling fee
$134
+$59 add-on
Dishwasher
+$25 Recycling fee
$104
+$29 add-on
Microwave
$79
+$19 add-on
Electronics
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV (Under 42") | $99 | +$19 | +$20 E-waste fee |
| TV (42"+) | $99 | +$29 | +$20 E-waste fee |
| Computer / Monitor | $99 | +$19 | +$20 E-waste fee |
TV (Under 42")
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$19 add-on
TV (42"+)
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$29 add-on
Computer / Monitor
+$20 E-waste fee
$99
+$19 add-on
Exercise Equipment
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treadmill | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Elliptical | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Exercise Bike | $79 | +$29 | — |
Treadmill
$109
+$59 add-on
Elliptical
$109
+$59 add-on
Exercise Bike
$79
+$29 add-on
Outdoor
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propane Grill | $130 | +$49 | — |
| Charcoal Grill | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Patio Chair / Side Table | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Patio Table | $79 | +$29 | — |
| Patio Set (Table + Chairs) | $109 | +$59 | — |
| Patio Umbrella | $79 | +$19 | — |
| Trampoline | $79 | +$29 | — |
Propane Grill
$130
+$49 add-on
Charcoal Grill
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio Chair / Side Table
$79
+$19 add-on
Patio Table
$79
+$29 add-on
Patio Set (Table + Chairs)
$109
+$59 add-on
Patio Umbrella
$79
+$19 add-on
Trampoline
$79
+$29 add-on
Specialty
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano (Upright) | $375 | +$325 | — |
| Piano (Baby Grand) | $400 | +$375 | — |
| Piano (Grand) | $450 | +$425 | — |
Piano (Upright)
$375
+$325 add-on
Piano (Baby Grand)
$400
+$375 add-on
Piano (Grand)
$450
+$425 add-on
Misc
| Item | First item price | Add-on price | Surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trash Bag | $79 | +$15 | — |
Trash Bag
$79
+$15 add-on
. First item price includes the $79 pickup fee. Add-on price applies to each additional item in the same pickup. Surcharges cover disposal and recycling fees.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Tennessee
Nashville
From $79
Pop. 689,447
Memphis
From $79
Pop. 633,104
Knoxville
From $79
Pop. 190,740
Chattanooga
From $79
Pop. 181,099
Clarksville
From $79
Pop. 166,722
Murfreesboro
From $79
Pop. 152,769
Franklin
From $79
Pop. 83,454
Jackson
From $79
Pop. 68,205
Hendersonville
From $79
Pop. 61,753
Bartlett
From $79
Pop. 59,252
Kingsport
From $79
Pop. 57,109
Spring Hill
From $79
Pop. 53,585
Smyrna
From $79
Pop. 53,070
Collierville
From $79
Pop. 51,324
Cleveland
From $79
Pop. 48,829
Gallatin
From $79
Pop. 44,431
Morristown
From $79
Pop. 32,994
Bristol
From $79
Pop. 27,490
FAQ
Common questions about junk removal in Tennessee
How much does junk removal cost in Tennessee?
Dropcurb starts at $79 across all 18 cities in Tennessee. The $79 pickup fee includes your first item. Additional items start at $19 for small items, $29 for standard furniture, and $59 for heavy equipment. Surcharges apply to mattresses ($15), appliances ($25), and electronics ($20). You see your exact price before you book — no estimates, no surprises.
Does Tennessee offer free bulk pickup?
Most cities in Tennessee offer some form of free bulk pickup, but every program has different limits, scheduling requirements, and item exclusions. Some cities require scheduling 2+ weeks in advance, while others only run quarterly. See the comparison table above for a city-by-city breakdown. Dropcurb offers same-day pickup starting at $79 in all 18 cities — no scheduling, no item restrictions.
How fast can I get junk removed in Tennessee?
Same day. Book before noon in any of our 18 Tennessee cities and your items are picked up by 8 PM. No appointment windows. Place items at the curb and go about your day. We text you confirmation when the hauler completes the pickup.
What items does Dropcurb pick up in Tennessee?
Dropcurb picks up furniture (couches, dressers, desks, tables, bed frames), mattresses and box springs, appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers), electronics (TVs, monitors, computers), exercise equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes), outdoor items (grills, patio furniture, trampolines), and bagged junk. We do not pick up hazardous materials, propane tanks, tires, or items over 400 lbs like hot tubs and pianos.
Coverage details
Neighborhoods & zip codes we serve in Tennessee
Dropcurb provides same-day curbside junk removal across 18 cities in Tennessee. Enter your zip code above to confirm coverage, or find your city below.
Neighborhoods
The Gulch, Music Valley, East Nashville, Germantown, Belle Meade, Green Hills, The Nations, Sylvan Park, 12South, Hillsboro Village
Zip codes
37201, 37202, 37203, 37204, 37205, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37209, 37210, 37211, 37212, 37213, 37214, 37215, 37216, 37217, 37218, 37219, 37220 and 19 more
Neighborhoods
Midtown, Cooper-Young, Cordova, Downtown, East Memphis, Overton Park, Crosstown, Harbor Town, Whitehaven, Berclair
Zip codes
37501, 37544, 38101, 38103, 38104, 38105, 38106, 38107, 38108, 38109, 38111, 38112, 38113, 38114, 38115, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38120 and 43 more
Neighborhoods
Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Old North Knoxville, Fourth & Gill, Fountain City, West Hills, Cedar Bluff, Powell
Zip codes
37901, 37902, 37909, 37912, 37914, 37915, 37916, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37927, 37928, 37929, 37930, 37931 and 11 more
Neighborhoods
Southside, North Shore, Downtown, Signal Mountain, Northside, St. Elmo, Hixson, Red Bank
Zip codes
37401, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37405, 37406, 37407, 37408, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37412, 37414, 37415, 37416, 37419, 37421, 37422, 37424, 37450
Neighborhoods
Downtown Clarksville, Fort Campbell, Sango, Saint Bethlehem, Woodlawn, Rossview, Ringgold, New Providence
Zip codes
37040, 37041, 37042, 37043, 37044
Neighborhoods
MTSU Campus area, Blackman, Siegel, Historic Downtown, Smyrna Road corridor, Cason Lane, Medical Center area, Stones River
Zip codes
37127, 37128, 37129, 37130, 37131, 37132, 37133
Neighborhoods
Fieldstone Farms, Westhaven, Cool Springs, Forrest Crossing, McKays Mill, Ladd Park, Downtown Historic, Lockwood
Zip codes
37064, 37065, 37067, 37068, 37069
Neighborhoods
LANA, Eastwood Acres, North Haven, Belle Trace, Englewood, Ridgecrest, Oakfield, Bemis, Westover, Windy City
Zip codes
38301, 38302, 38303, 38305, 38308, 38314
Neighborhoods
Indian Lake Peninsula, Cumberland Harbour, Drakes Creek, Rockland Recreation Area, Station Camp
Zip codes
37075, 37077
Neighborhoods
Ellendale, Davies Manor, Bartlett Woods, Wolfchase, Stage Road, Appling, Cordova Border, Summer Avenue
Zip codes
38133, 38134, 38135
Neighborhoods
Downtown Kingsport, Colonial Heights, Ridgefields, Bloomingdale, Preston Woods, Highland Park, Lynn Garden, Rock Springs
Zip codes
37660, 37663, 37664, 37665
Neighborhoods
Harvest Point, Autumn Ridge, Campbell Station, Wades Grove, Cherry Grove, Benevento, Burtonwood, Dakota Pointe
Zip codes
37174, 37179, 38401
Neighborhoods
Lee Victory, Stewarts Creek, Sam Ridley Parkway, La Vergne, Smyrna Crossings, Rockvale, Almaville, Waldron
Zip codes
37167
Neighborhoods
Historic Downtown Collierville, Forest Hill-Irene, Schilling Farms, Piperton, Wolf River, Byhalia Road, Poplar Avenue, Bailey Station
Zip codes
38017, 38027
Neighborhoods
Downtown Cleveland, North Cleveland, South Cleveland, East Cleveland, West Cleveland, Hopewell, McDonald, Wildwood Lake
Zip codes
37311, 37312, 37323
Neighborhoods
Foxland Harbor, Lock 4 area, Historic Downtown, Station Camp, Eastland Green, Indian Creek, Cumberland Heights
Zip codes
37066
Neighborhoods
Downtown Morristown, Russellville, Witt, Alpha, Panther Springs, West Morristown, East Morristown, Cherokee Hills
Zip codes
37813, 37814, 37815
Neighborhoods
Downtown Bristol, West Ridge, Edgefield, Candlewyck, Tennessee Hills, Marlyn Hills, Sunny Brook, Blue Ridge
Zip codes
37620, 37625, 37621
Statewide Coverage
We serve all of Tennessee
Same-day curbside pickup across 18+ cities in Tennessee. Book online, leave it at the curb — done.
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