We’re here to help you find the Cookeville trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Cookeville is in Tennessee with Louisville to the north, Chattanooga to the south, Knoxville to the east, Nashville to the west, and Maryville 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.
Cookeville Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4048/RESIDENTIAL-GARBAGE-ROUTE
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
| Holiday | Regular Day / Date | Re-scheduled Day / Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 2 |
Tuesday, January 3 |
| Martin Luther King Day |
Monday, January 16 |
Tuesday, January 17 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7 |
Thursday, April 6 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 29 |
Tuesday, May 30 |
| July Fourth | Tuesday, July 4 |
Wednesday, July 5 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 4 |
Tuesday September 5 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 23 | Wednesday, November 22 |
| Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24 | Monday, November 27 |
| Christmas | Monday, December 25 |
Wednesday, December 27 |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 26 |
Thursday, December 28 |
Cookeville Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
Household material that is too bulky for your 96-gallon cart will not be collected with the regular garbage. These bulk items are collected separately on the first and third Tuesdays of each month by calling the Public Works Department at 931-520-5201 and leaving the address.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- appliances
- furniture
- mattresses
- couches
- sofas
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- household hazardous materials
- paint
- batteries
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 Cookeville 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.cookeville-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4048/RESIDENTIAL-GARBAGE-ROUTE
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Cookeville?
Household material that is too bulky for your 96-gallon cart will not be collected with the regular garbage. These bulk items are collected separately on the first and third Tuesdays of each month by calling the Public Works Department at 931-520-5201 and leaving the address.
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4048/RESIDENTIAL-GARBAGE-ROUTE
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
Please place the cart at least 4 feet from any tree, pole, mailbox, fire hydrant, etc., and at least 10 feet away from any cars parked in the street.
How can I contact the Cookeville Public Works Department?
Physical Address
1115 E Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone
931-520-5249
24-Hour Information Line
931-520-5201
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Cookeville trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
