We’re here to help you find the Chattanooga trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Chattanooga is in Tennessee with Cookeville to the north, Nashville to the northwest, Cleveland, TN and Knoxville to the northeast, Memphis to the west, and Dalton to the southeast.
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.
Chattanooga Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collection schedules, view the city’s interactive map and enter your service address in the search box.
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Garbage is collected on all holidays EXCEPT Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Chattanooga Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule, click here.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- BBQ Grills
- Carpet
- Carpet padding
- Furniture
- Heavy Appliances
- Large toys
- Mattresses
- Water Heaters
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- 55-gallon drums
- Hot materials
- Auto parts
- Household garbage
- Block
- Insulation
- Brick
- Liquids
- Building materials
- Lumber
- Compressed gas tanks
- Propane tanks
- Concrete
- Railroad ties
- Cross ties
- Recyclables
- Dirt
- Tile
- Drywall
- Tires
- Cardboard Boxes
- Pallets
- Hazardous materials
- Glass and Mirrors
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 Chattanooga 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 schedule and information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Chattanooga?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit the city’s bulk collection webpage.
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street, view the city’s interactive map.
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 Chattanooga Public Works Department?
1250 Market Street
Chattanooga TN 37402Â
Phone: (423) 643-6311
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