Rutherford County Recycle Center

Rutherford County Recycle Center in Murfreesboro is the county-run spot locals use to drop off household recyclables. Neighbors with cars, trucks, or small trailers go there to keep cardboard, paper, plastics and metals out of the landfill, and many county centers also run special collection programs for electronics, batteries or yard debris.

Drive into a clearly marked drive with space to pull up to bins or containers; larger vehicles and trailers are common on weekends. Materials are usually separated into different containers-cardboard, mixed paper, glass/plastic/metal-and some sites run periodic take-back events for electronics or hazardous items. Bring items sorted as much as possible, and be prepared for a short wait during peak times like spring cleanup. The site layout tends to have staff-facing entry points and drop-off lanes, so watch for traffic flow and signage as you move through.