Gallatin Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026
This Gallatin trash pickup schedule garbage collection guide is for City of Gallatin, TN customers who need the practical answer: what day garbage is collected, what time the can must be out, how holiday weeks change service, how monthly bulk pickup works, where recycling goes, and what to do with brush, leaves, batteries, paint, electronics, construction debris, and missed pickup problems.
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Quick Answer for Gallatin Residents
Gallatin garbage is collected Monday through Thursday. Your exact trash day is address-based, so use the City’s online pickup route map or call 615-452-2147. Put your can at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled day, keep the lid closed, leave 3 feet around the can, and return it to your property within 24 hours.
Use the route map
Search your address or street. If the map shows no pickup day, the address may be outside City trash service.
7:00 AM deadline
Set the can out early enough. For seniors, the night-before routine is usually safer than a morning rush.
Must be on the list
Bulk pickup is monthly on scheduled Fridays for current City of Gallatin trash customers only.
Drop-off, not curbside
Gallatin currently uses drop-off recycling at 641 Long Hollow Pike, open 24/7 for Gallatin residents.
How to Find Your Gallatin Trash Pickup Day by Address
Do not guess from a neighbor, Facebook post, or an old habit. Gallatin uses an interactive Environmental Services map so residents can verify whether garbage pickup is available at an address and what day the route runs.
- Open the Environmental Services map. Use the official pickup route map linked by Gallatin Public Utilities and the City garbage page.
- Search your street or full service address. Choose the highlighted pin or highlighted street result.
- Read the pickup day shown on the map. Write it down as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
- Check city-limit status. If the map shows no pickup information, City trash service may not be available for that location.
- Call if the address is confusing. For new subdivisions, apartments, move-ins, or route questions, call Environmental Services at 615-452-2147.
This guide is for City of Gallatin, Tennessee service. If you live outside city limits, in an HOA with private service, or in a commercial property, your pickup may be handled by a private hauler instead of the City.
Gallatin Garbage Can Rules: Set It Out So the Truck Can Collect It
Gallatin uses automated garbage trucks, so can placement matters. A correct pickup day can still turn into a missed pickup if the can is blocked, overloaded, facing the wrong way, or contains items the City does not allow in the container.
Weekly cart setup
- Place the can at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day.
- Put handles facing away from the street.
- Keep the lid completely closed.
- Leave at least 3 feet around the can.
- Keep it away from mailboxes, poles, parked cars, fences, basketball hoops, and other objects.
- Return the can to your property within 24 hours after collection.
Do not put these in the can
- Yard waste, brush, dirt, leaves, or lawn material.
- Construction materials such as bricks, rocks, drywall, carpet, tile, or cabinetry.
- Tires, auto parts, gas tanks, or hazardous materials.
- Paint, gasoline, needles, batteries, oils, chemicals, or pesticides.
- Small loose items that should be bagged or contained before pickup.
- Large furniture or appliances that need bulk pickup instead.
Gallatin Daily Revisit Tools: Save Your Day, Check Holidays, Sort Items
These tools are not a replacement for the City schedule, but they are useful for daily resident decisions. Save your normal pickup day, check the 2026 holiday pattern, estimate when to request bulk pickup, and quickly decide whether an item belongs in the can, bulk, recycling, brush, HHW, or the Sumner County Resource Authority route.
Gallatin 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
Gallatin’s 2026 holiday schedule does not use one simple rule for every holiday. Some holidays are normal, several Monday holidays make all trash days one day late, and Thanksgiving/Christmas have a special Thursday pickup note. Check the table before setting your can out during a holiday week.
| 2026 holiday | City schedule for the week | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day — Thursday, January 1 | Monday–Wednesday normal; Thursday is 1 day late. | Thursday route should plan for Friday service. |
| M.L.K. Day — Monday, January 19 | All trash days 1 day late. | Monday becomes Tuesday, Tuesday becomes Wednesday, Wednesday becomes Thursday, Thursday becomes Friday. |
| Presidents Day — Monday, February 16 | All trash days 1 day late. | Use the one-day-late pattern for the whole week. |
| Good Friday — Friday, April 3 | All trash days normal. | Regular Monday–Thursday routes continue. |
| Memorial Day — Monday, May 25 | All trash days 1 day late. | Set a reminder because every route shifts. |
| Juneteenth — Friday, June 19 | All trash days normal. | No route change shown for regular trash pickup. |
| July 4th observed — Friday, July 3 | All trash days normal. | Regular Monday–Thursday routes continue. |
| Labor Day — Monday, September 7 | All trash days 1 day late. | Use the one-day-late pattern for the whole week. |
| Columbus Day — Monday, October 12 | All trash days 1 day late. | Use the one-day-late pattern for the whole week. |
| Veteran’s Day — Wednesday, November 11 | Monday and Tuesday normal; Wednesday and Thursday 1 day late. | Wednesday route should plan for Thursday; Thursday route should plan for Friday. |
| Thanksgiving — Thursday, November 26 / Friday, November 27 | Monday–Wednesday normal; Thursday pickup listed on Wednesday. | Thursday-route residents should check the City notice and set an early reminder. |
| Christmas Week — Thursday, December 24 / Friday, December 25 | Monday–Wednesday normal; Thursday pickup listed on Wednesday. | Thursday-route residents should verify the Christmas week notice before setting out. |
Gallatin Bulk Pickup 2026: Monthly Friday Dates, Rules and Request Steps
Gallatin bulk pickup is for items too large for the regular garbage container, and it is available to current City of Gallatin trash customers only. You must be on the pickup list. Do not place items at the curb too early, and do not use bulk pickup for construction debris, hazardous waste, tires, auto parts, dirt, rock, concrete, dead animals, or small items that fit in the regular can.
| Month | 2026 bulk pickup date | Best planning note |
|---|---|---|
| January | Friday, January 9, 2026 | Request during pickup week and be on the list before cutoff. |
| February | Friday, February 13, 2026 | Use the online form or call if item eligibility is unclear. |
| March | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Keep construction and remodeling debris out of the bulk pile. |
| April | Friday, April 10, 2026 | Do not place items at the curb more than 5 days early. |
| May | Friday, May 8, 2026 | Memorial Day affects regular trash later in the month, not this listed bulk date. |
| June | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Check item list before placing appliances or scrap metal. |
| July | Friday, July 10, 2026 | July 4 observed is normal for trash routes, but still schedule bulk correctly. |
| August | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Good month to plan furniture or appliance cleanup. |
| September | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Labor Day is the following Monday; regular trash shifts that week. |
| October | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Columbus Day is the following Monday; regular trash shifts that week. |
| November | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Thanksgiving week later has a special Thursday route note. |
| December | Friday, December 11, 2026 | Plan early because Christmas week changes Thursday service. |
Usually bulk pickup path
- Furniture.
- Appliances.
- Scrap metal.
- Mattress, box spring, bed frame, dresser, patio umbrella, large empty flower pot, washer, stove, refrigerator, and similar listed items.
Use another disposal route
- Construction and remodeling materials.
- Cardboard boxes except limited new move-in rules.
- Auto parts, tires, dirt, rock, concrete, gas tanks, hazardous waste, dead animals, foam packaging.
- Small household items that fit in a regular trash bin.
- Check the month’s scheduled Friday. Use the 2026 City bulk schedule, not an old social media screenshot.
- Submit the official bulk request or call 615-452-2147. Gallatin says you must be on the pickup list to receive service.
- Meet the Wednesday cutoff. Scheduling closes at 3:30 PM on the Wednesday before pickup. Late requests move to the next month’s list.
- Do not set items out too early. The City says not to place items at the curb more than 5 days before pickup, and the form reminds residents not to place items out until the week of bulk pickup.
- List every item clearly. A new submission is required if you need to add more items after the request.
New Trash Service, Garbage Can Purchase and Move-In Rules
New Gallatin residents often search for “Gallatin utilities trash service,” “new garbage pickup,” or “how to get a trash can.” The City says weekly garbage pickup is optional and billed per container, and new service starts through the City/Gallatin Public Utilities application path.
$21 per container
Gallatin lists optional weekly garbage pickup at $21 per container per month beginning July 1, 2025.
$65 purchase option
Residents can buy a City can at Gallatin Public Utilities, 239 Hancock Street. The City lists 615-451-5922 for this purchase path.
Compatibility matters
If you buy your own can from a hardware store, call 615-452-2147 with the serial number. The can must work with City automated equipment.
New residents are allowed up to three pickups for cardboard boxes within the first six months of moving in. Outside that window, cardboard boxes are not picked up as bulk and should be recycled when accepted.
Gallatin Brush and Leaf Collection: Yard Waste Is Not Regular Trash
Yard waste does not belong in the regular garbage can. Gallatin provides brush and leaf pickup services for residents with Environmental Services trash service. Brush trucks generally come through about every 4–6 weeks, depending on workload and wait times at the Sumner County Resource Authority.
Limbs, logs, branches, shrubbery
- One trailer load up to 20 cubic yards per pickup cycle is included for eligible trash customers.
- Amounts over that may be charged $75 per additional trailer.
- Non-customers may request service for $150 per 20-yard trailer.
- Call 615-452-2147 for over-limit loads or non-customer pickup requests.
- Keep brush free of furniture, paper, treated wood, painted wood, and other debris.
Brown recyclable bags
- Leaves, lawn clippings, and mulch should go in brown recyclable bags.
- Call Environmental Services at 615-452-2147 to schedule leaf pickup.
- Leaf bags are normally picked up the day after your regular curbside trash pickup, except holiday weeks.
- Do not mix non-organic material in leaf bags.
Place brush near the road/curb area without blocking sidewalks, road travel paths, driveways, intersections, or visibility. Keep limbs and logs facing the same direction so crews can work safely.
Gallatin Recycling: 24/7 Drop-Off Center and What Goes There
Gallatin does not currently offer City curbside recycling. Instead, residents can use the Recycling Center at 641 Long Hollow Pike. The City lists it as open to the public 24/7 for Gallatin residents only. Items must be clean, empty, and dry, and recyclables should not be placed in plastic bags.
| Accepted at Gallatin recycling | Not accepted | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard, brown paper bags, flattened boxes, clean pizza boxes, paperboard. | Food-soiled or wet material. | Dirty loads can contaminate the recycling bin. |
| Newspaper, magazines, office paper, mail, books. | Plastic bags, wrap, or film. | Plastic film can tangle equipment and should not be placed with drop-off recyclables. |
| Aluminum and steel cans. | Garden hoses, cords, string lights, and other “tanglers.” | Tanglers can wrap around recycling machinery. |
| Plastic bottles #1 and #2 only, with lids/caps. | Non-container plastics, pouches, Styrofoam. | Gallatin’s program accepts specific plastics, not every plastic item. |
| Glass jars, bottles, and containers in all colors. | Mirrors, windows, plates, cups, and non-container glass. | Container glass and flat/broken glass are not handled the same way. |
| Clothing and textiles. | Batteries, electronics, food, liquids. | Batteries and electronics need special recycling or HHW routes. |
Batteries, Hazardous Waste, Electronics and Used Motor Oil
Do not hide batteries, paint, gasoline, oils, cleaners, pesticides, electronics, or other hazardous items in the trash can. Gallatin’s battery and hazardous waste guidance points residents to safer recycling and disposal routes, including Sumner County Resource Authority for electronics questions.
Do not trash them
Some batteries contain heavy metals, and Gallatin warns that recycling is the safer option. Car batteries can often be returned to retailers that sell them.
Use resource authority guidance
Computers and electronics contain recyclable materials. The City directs residents to contact Sumner County Resource Authority for electronics disposal and recycling.
Fall drop-off event
Household hazardous waste includes paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides. Gallatin notes an annual hazardous waste drop-off is held each fall, with details through state authorities and Sumner County Resource Authority.
When Curbside Is the Wrong Option: Sumner County Resource Authority
Some items are too large, too hazardous, too heavy, or too construction-related for Gallatin curbside collection. For those items, the Sumner County Resource Authority is a key disposal backup. Always check current rates and rules before loading a truck or trailer.
Plan your drop-off
The Resource Authority lists hours as Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.
Know the fee type
Resource Authority rates list household trash, construction and demolition, shingles, yard waste/brush/clean wood, and tires with different per-ton charges and minimums.
Call for item questions
If the item could be hazardous, electronics-related, tire-related, or construction debris, call first so you do not waste a trip.
Missed Gallatin Trash Pickup: Check This Before Calling
A missed pickup is not always a truck problem. In Gallatin, common causes include wrong pickup day, holiday shift, can out after 7:00 AM, blocked can, lid not closed, handles facing the wrong way, unacceptable material, or bulk items placed out without being on the list.
Before you call
- Was today your route day according to the official map?
- Was the can out by 7:00 AM?
- Was the lid completely closed?
- Were handles facing away from the street?
- Was there 3 feet of space around the can?
- Was the can blocked by a vehicle, mailbox, pole, or other object?
- Was it a holiday week with a changed schedule?
Check the service type
- Bulk pickup must be requested and listed before the Wednesday cutoff.
- Bulk items should not be placed out more than 5 days early.
- Brush runs on a route cycle, not every weekly garbage day.
- Leaf pickup should be scheduled and bagged correctly.
- Recycling is drop-off at 641 Long Hollow Pike, not curbside City pickup.
- Hazardous waste and electronics need special disposal guidance.
Property Type, City Limits and “Trash Pickup Near Me” Questions
Gallatin searches can be messy because “near me” does not always mean City service. A home inside city limits, a new subdivision, an apartment, an HOA, a business, or a rural Sumner County address can follow different trash service rules.
Use City route map
Most City trash customers should use the official Gallatin pickup map and follow City can rules.
Map may show no day
If the Environmental Services map does not show a pickup day, City trash service may not be available.
Ask management first
Shared dumpsters, private haulers, and property rules may replace City curbside can service.
Commercial service varies
Businesses may use private waste companies or special arrangements; do not assume residential rules apply.
Gallatin Public Works and Recycling Center Map
The map below points to the City’s Public Works / Recycling Center area at 641 Long Hollow Pike. Use the official address-based route map for pickup day, and use this map for location context when planning recycling drop-off or Public Works contact.
Helpful Video: Gallatin Garbage Pickup in Action
A short local garbage pickup video can help residents understand automated collection, cart spacing, and why the can has to be placed correctly before the truck arrives.
Use the video for visual context only. The written City pages and the 2026 holiday/bulk PDF are the final sources for current dates, fees, and rules.
Official Gallatin Links Residents Actually Need
Use the correct official page for the problem. Do not use the recycling page for bulk pickup, and do not use the route map to schedule a sofa.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
These internal links help residents compare nearby Tennessee service patterns and solve common pickup problems without random link stuffing.
Search Intent Coverage: What This Page Solves
This page answers the resident intent behind searches like Gallatin trash pickup schedule, Gallatin garbage collection, Gallatin TN trash pickup map, what day is trash pickup in Gallatin, Gallatin holiday trash schedule 2026, Gallatin bulk pickup, Gallatin recycling center, Gallatin brush pickup, Gallatin hazardous waste, Gallatin trash service application, Gallatin utilities trash can, and trash pickup near me. These are covered as practical sections, tools, tables, checklists, and FAQs instead of being displayed as a raw keyword list.
Pickup day by map
The guide explains how to use the official route map and what it means if no pickup day appears.
2026 exceptions
The holiday table separates normal weeks, one-day late weeks, and special Thursday pickup notes.
Bulk before curb
The bulk section gives all 2026 monthly dates, booking steps, cutoff warnings, eligible examples, and rejected materials.
Gallatin Trash Pickup FAQ
What day is trash pickup in Gallatin, TN?
Gallatin garbage is collected Monday through Thursday, but your exact day depends on your address. Use the official pickup route map or call 615-452-2147.
What time should I put my garbage can out in Gallatin?
Place your can at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day. Returning it to your property within 24 hours keeps the curb clear and helps avoid issues.
How do I use the Gallatin pickup route map?
Search your address or street, click the highlighted pin or street, and read the pickup day shown. If no pickup information appears, City trash service may not be available for that location.
Who do I call for Gallatin trash pickup questions?
Call Gallatin Environmental Services at 615-452-2147 for route questions, missed pickup issues, bulk item questions, brush service, and item eligibility help.
Does Gallatin trash pickup change on holidays in 2026?
Yes, some weeks change. Several Monday holidays delay all trash days by one day. Good Friday, Juneteenth, and July 4th observed are listed as normal. Thanksgiving and Christmas week have special Thursday pickup notes.
How does Gallatin bulk pickup work in 2026?
Bulk pickup is monthly on scheduled Fridays for current City of Gallatin trash customers only. You must request pickup and be on the pickup list before the Wednesday 3:30 PM cutoff before pickup.
What items can go in Gallatin bulk pickup?
Eligible examples may include furniture, appliances, and scrap metal. If you are unsure, call 615-452-2147 before placing items at the curb.
What items are not eligible for Gallatin bulk pickup?
Ineligible examples include construction and remodeling debris, cardboard except limited new move-in rules, auto parts, tires, dirt, rock, concrete, gas tanks, hazardous waste, dead animals, foam packaging, and small items that fit in a regular trash bin.
How early can I put bulk items at the curb in Gallatin?
Do not place items at the curb more than 5 days before pickup, and do not place them out until the week of bulk pickup.
Does Gallatin offer curbside recycling?
Gallatin currently does not offer City curbside recycling. Residents can use the drop-off recycling center at 641 Long Hollow Pike, which the City lists as open 24/7 for Gallatin residents only.
Can plastic bags go in Gallatin recycling?
No. Gallatin says recyclable items must be clean, empty, dry, and not placed in plastic bags. Plastic bags, wrap, film, Styrofoam, tanglers, food, liquids, batteries, and several other items are not accepted.
How does Gallatin brush pickup work?
Brush pickup is available for eligible Environmental Services trash customers. The City says brush trucks generally pick up about every 4–6 weeks depending on workload and Resource Authority wait times.
Does leaf pickup happen on my regular trash day?
Leaves, lawn clippings, and mulch should be placed in brown recyclable bags. Leaf bags are normally picked up the day after your regular trash day, except weeks with a City-observed holiday. Call 615-452-2147 to schedule.
Can I put batteries or paint in the trash can?
No. Batteries, paint, cleaners, oils, pesticides, gasoline, and other hazardous materials should follow special recycling or household hazardous waste guidance, not the regular trash can.
How much is Gallatin trash service for new customers?
The City lists optional weekly garbage pickup at $21 per container per month beginning July 1, 2025. A City garbage can purchase option is listed at $65 through Gallatin Public Utilities.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Gallatin?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. For live pickup days, billing, service availability, fees, official forms, and final rule decisions, use the City of Gallatin links on this page.
Final Gallatin Resident Summary
For City of Gallatin trash customers, garbage pickup runs Monday through Thursday and your exact route day is address-based. Use the official route map or call 615-452-2147, place your can out by 7:00 AM, keep the lid closed, leave 3 feet of space, handles away from the street, and bring the can back within 24 hours.
For 2026, keep the holiday PDF saved, especially for Monday holidays, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas week. Bulk pickup happens monthly on scheduled Fridays, but you must be on the pickup list before the Wednesday 3:30 PM cutoff. Recycling is drop-off at 641 Long Hollow Pike. Brush and leaves follow their own rules. Batteries, paint, electronics, tires, construction debris, and hazardous material need a different disposal path.
Franklin TN Trash Tools
Holiday calculator | Buck-A-Bag counter | Recycling checker
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