As thousands of Davidson County residents begin cleaning up from the weekend’s historic flooding, Metro Nashville Public Works has issued the following preliminary guidelines for residents who need to place debris curbside for collection:

• All items and materials MUST be separated into four different piles, and placed at the curb or streetside for collection. If the debris is not separated, it will not be collected.
  • White goods and metals (appliances, etc.)
  • Construction and demolition debris (lumber, windows, etc.)
  • Vegetation (brush, limbs and all other yard waste)
• Household trash and garbage (including carpet)

Items should NOT be placed in public alleys. Alleys need to remain clear for emergency crews and trash collection services.

While Public Works is still finalizing a comprehensive plan and schedule for debris collection, residents can go ahead and place items out for collection.

All debris and flood-damaged items should be placed at the curb/streetside for collection. Davidson County residents SHOULD NOT bring these items to Metro Convenience Centers for disposal. For additional information, residents should call Customer Service at 862-8750.