Johnson City trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly 95-gal maroon cart (automated ~95% of city); by 6 a.m.; remove cart by midnight collection day. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m.; not after 6 a.m. (FAQ missed reasons). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org |
| Recycling | Curbside voluntary program — #1/#2 bottles, glass, paper, cans; no plastic bags; bins at 91 New St drop sites. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org |
| Bulk | City zone schedule same as brush — no extra charge city residents; missed. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org |
| Hauler | City of Johnson City Solid Waste Services. |
| Contacts | 423-975-2792; 91 New Street. Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.; not after 6 a.m. (FAQ missed reasons).
Where
Automated clearance — not too close to mailbox/vehicles/carts; correct orientation.
Limits
Only city cart collected; extra cart purchase $77.50 + $30/yr decal.
Not allowed
Only city-authorized containers.
Bags
Waste in provided cart.
Verified 2026-10-15 · johnsoncitytn.org
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection Thanksgiving or Christmas — Thanksgiving → following Saturday; Christmas Mon/Tue → Saturday before; Wed–Fri → Saturday after.
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Full details for Johnson City: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste 423-975-2792; $16.75/mo on water meter. Weekly 95-gal maroon cart (automated ~95% of city); by 6 a.m.; remove cart by midnight collection day.
- Recycling
- Curbside voluntary program — #1/#2 bottles, glass, paper, cans; no plastic bags; bins at 91 New St drop sites.
- Bulk pickup
- City zone schedule same as brush — no extra charge city residents; missed 423-975-2700.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.; not after 6 a.m. (FAQ missed reasons).
- Curbside: where
- Automated clearance — not too close to mailbox/vehicles/carts; correct orientation.
- Curbside: limits
- Only city cart collected; extra cart purchase $77.50 + $30/yr decal.
- Curbside: brush
- Brush/leaf programs on separate city pages.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Only city-authorized containers.
- Curbside: bags
- Waste in provided cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Cart remains city property.
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
No collection Thanksgiving or Christmas — Thanksgiving → following Saturday; Christmas Mon/Tue → Saturday before; Wed–Fri → Saturday after.
- Hauler
- City of Johnson City Solid Waste Services
- Contacts
- 423-975-2792; 91 New Street
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: johnsoncitytn.org
Bulk: johnsoncitytn.org
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: johnsoncitytn.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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