Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Recycling centers in Murfreesboro

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Flat Rock Auto Parts & Salvage is a family-owned salvage yard serving Middle Tennessee from Murfreesboro. Staff pull parts for you rather than requiring self-service, and the yard buys junk cars for cash in any condition, handles towing and paperwork, and ships quality-tested parts nationwide.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm, Sun Closed

Accepts: Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Running or non-running vehicles, Used auto parts, Transmissions

Services: Used auto parts sales · Cash for cars · Parts pulling service · Towing included · Nationwide shipping · Free quotes

Do I need to pull parts myself?

No, Flat Rock pulls parts for you for clean, organized service.

How fast can I get paid for my junk car?

Fast turnaround with same-day payment options. Call 615-849-8247 for a free quote.

Leanna Convenience Center

4303 Sulphur Springs Road

Rutherford County convenience center on Sulphur Springs Road with the widest special-materials list among the county sites. It takes single stream recycling, e-waste, mattresses, oil-based paint and 4 and 8 foot fluorescent bulbs from county residents.

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Listed hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; Sat and Sun 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; closed Mon and Thu

Accepts: Aluminum, steel and tin cans, Cardboard and paper, Plastic #1 and #2, Glass food containers, Bulk metal, Laptops, TVs and monitors, Mattresses and box springs, Oil-based paint, Fluorescent bulbs

Services: Single stream recycling · Electronics recycling · Mattress recycling · Oil-based paint disposal · Fluorescent bulb disposal

Is there a fee for mattresses?

Yes. A $25.00 recycling fee applies to each mattress and each box spring, paid to Spring Back Recycling.

Who can use the Leanna Convenience Center?

Rutherford County residents only.

Murfreesboro drop-off on West Main Street for cardboard, newspapers, #1 and #2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans and white paper.

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Listed hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Accepts: Cardboard, Newspapers, Plastic #1 and #2, Steel and aluminum cans, White paper

Services: Recycling drop-off

What is the verified public contact for this location?

Rutherford County Solid Waste Department publishes 615-898-7739 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. Source: http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/1546/Recycling

Murfreesboro Mulch Facility

4765 Florence Road

City yard waste and brush drop-off on Florence Road. Rutherford County convenience centers refuse yard waste, so residents bring it here or to the county landfill at no charge.

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Accepts: Yard waste, Brush

Services: Yard waste drop-off · Brush drop-off

Home of the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department. Commercial waste and construction and demolition debris that convenience centers turn away go to the county transfer station here, and the site also takes yard waste and brush.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (office)

Accepts: Commercial waste, Construction and demolition debris, Yard waste and brush

Services: Transfer station · Construction and demolition debris disposal · Yard waste and brush drop-off

Where does commercial waste go?

Commercial waste and construction and demolition debris are not accepted at convenience centers. They go to the Rutherford County Transfer Station.

Materials Accepted in Murfreesboro

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Murfreesboro include yard waste, auto salvage, junk cars, used auto parts, murfreesboro tn. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

The City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department collects household garbage and yard waste curbside, Monday to Thursday, from a free 96-gallon cart emptied once a week. The city does not collect recycling at the curb: residents use the City Recycling Convenience Center at 648 West Main Street or Rutherford County's convenience centers. Brush and limbs go to the City Mulching Facility at 4765 Florence Road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Murfreesboro TN have curbside recycling?

No. The city collects garbage and yard waste at the curb, and private companies sell curbside recycling service. The City Recycling Convenience Center at 648 W. Main St. is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and takes corrugated cardboard, newspaper, No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, steel and aluminum cans, and white paper.

What day is trash pickup in Murfreesboro TN?

City collection runs Monday to Thursday, and each home gets a free 96-gallon garbage cart emptied once a week. Crews empty only what is inside the cart. Call Solid Waste at 615-893-3681, Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to buy an extra cart or report a broken one.

How do I get rid of furniture in Murfreesboro TN?

Call 615-893-3681 to schedule a bulky item collection. The charge is $10 per item for the first three items and $30 for each item over three, billed to the water account, and only the person on the water bill can schedule it. A mattress with its matching box spring counts as 1 item.

How does Murfreesboro TN pick up brush and yard waste?

Brush and limb collection is free, and the city's goal is to circle the city every 14 days. Pile brush parallel to the street in one pile, no longer than 6 feet or thicker than 8 inches, with no lumber or trash mixed in. Loose grass clippings cost $10 per occurrence. The City Mulching Facility at 4765 Florence Road turns collected yard waste into mulch, free to the public Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where do I recycle electronics and oil-based paint in Murfreesboro TN?

Take oil-based paint and 4-foot and 8-foot fluorescent bulbs to the Rutherford County Leanna Convenience Center, 4303 Sulphur Springs Road. Leanna, Smyrna, and Rockvale take electronics free from county residents, including computers, phones, tablets, TVs, monitors, game consoles, and cords. Loose household batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and large appliances are not accepted. County centers are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

What do Rutherford County convenience centers take near Murfreesboro TN?

County convenience centers take household trash and single-stream recycling (aluminum, steel, and tin cans, cardboard and paper, and plastics #1 and #2), with separate containers for glass food containers and bulk metal. They serve Rutherford County residents only and close Mondays and Thursdays. Since August 1, 2026, Leanna, Smyrna, and Rockvale take mattresses and box springs for a $25 recycling fee each. Call the county Solid Waste Department at 615-898-7739.

Recycling tips for Murfreesboro

  • •Latex paint dries out and goes in household trash. Only oil-based paint needs the Leanna drop-off.
  • •Bag grass clippings in biodegradable yard waste bags to speed up curbside pickup.
  • •Keep brush piles clear of ditches, mailboxes, power lines, and drainage grates, and do not park near the pile during daylight hours.
  • •County convenience centers allow one visit per day, one pickup-truck load, and no more than three bulk items. Bulk items are not accepted on Sundays.
  • •Commercial waste and construction debris go to the Rutherford County Transfer Station at 6025 Landfill Road, not the convenience centers.

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