We’re here to help you find the Germantown trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Germantown is in Tennessee with Bartlett to the north, Olive Branch to the south, Collierville to the southeast, and Memphis to the northwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Germantown Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.germantown-tn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18977/636370921610100000
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s – Sunday, January 1 is a holiday. Collection from Friday, December 30 will be serviced on Monday, January 2. Monday through Friday collection will be delayed by one day all week.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 16 is a holiday. All collection delayed one day, all week.
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 29 is a holiday. All collection delayed one day, all week.
- Fourth of July – Tuesday, July 4 is a holiday. Tuesday through Friday collection delayed one day.
- Labor Day – Monday, September 4 is a holiday. All collection delayed one day, all week.
- Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 23 is a holiday. Thursday and Friday collection delayed one day.
- Christmas – Monday, December 25 is a holiday. All collection delayed one day, all week.
The solid waste collection schedule does not change for Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Columbus Day or Veterans’ Day. The regular collection will be in effect during those weeks.
Germantown Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk waste is collected from the curb on regular collection day. You may call 901-757-7200 or email customerservice@ Germantown-TN.gov to provide notice to the contractor if you choose. For additional questions, call 901-757-7200.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- furniture
- lawn mowers
- bookshelves
- drain oil and gas
- appliances
- stove
- refrigerators (refrigerant removed and doors off)
- mattresses
- washer/dryer
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Gasoline and Oil
- Evictions
- Liquid Paint
- Batteries
- Construction material over one cubic yard (pre-treated lumber, drywall, cabinets, fencing, carpet
- Tires (off-rim, limit four) – can be brought to Amnesty Dumpster & Recycling Day
- Concrete – can be brought to Amnesty Dumpster & Recycling Day
- construction materials – can be brought to Amnesty Dumpster & Recycling Day
Amnesty Dumpster & Recycling Day
Amnesty Dumpster & Recycling Day is a free event that takes place twice a year to help you get rid of unwanted items not picked up by regular waste collection. Events take place at Germantown Public Works Complex, 7700 Southern Avenue, and Johnson Road Park, 2970 Johnson Road, and are usually scheduled for the third Saturday
in April and September.
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Germantown and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.germantown-tn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18977/636370921610100000
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Germantown?
Bulk waste is collected from the curb on regular collection day. You may call 901-757-7200 or email customerservice@ Germantown-TN.gov to provide notice to the contractor if you choose. For additional questions, call 901-757-7200.
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.germantown-tn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/18977/636370921610100000
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Germantown Public Works Department?
Phone: 901-757-7263
Email: [email protected]
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Germantown trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
