CHEATHAM COUNTY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

Mike Mangrum -
Director
Phone: 615-792-7538
2791 Sam's Creek Rd
Pegram, TN 37143
Requirements for Use:
To use any center you must have a Cheatham County wheel tax sticker on you vehicle or have proof that you own property in the county usually in the form of a property tax statement.
The following regulations concerning securing loads will begin on June 25, 2012 at all Cheatham County Convenient Centers and the Sam’s Creek Landfill;
- All commercial and for-hire pick-up trucks must have load secured with tarp.
- All trailers must have load secured with a tarp.
- All residential loads in truck bed must be secured with a tarp IF the load exceeds the level of the truck bed.
- All residential loads below the level of the truck bed must be secured as to not allow load to blow off/out of truck.
- All residential loads in trash cans must have lid secured on tightly.
These regulations are being enforced due to state mandates and all Convenient Center/Landfill Attendants reserve the right/discretion to identify a secure load. If it is determined a load has not been secured appropriately the Convenient Center/Landfill Attendant has the right to refuse the load.
No site can accept latex paint, brush, explosives or hazardous materials. State law prohibits us from accepting these materials. Any questions please call 615-792-7538.
All centers are closed on Wednesdays.
Sams Creek Landfill Convenience Center
Location:
2791 Sam's Creek Rd
Pegram, TN 37143
Phone: 615-792-7538
Hours:
The Scales open at 7:30 A.M. til 3:15 P.M. Scales are closed on Wednesday, Sunday and major holidays.
The Household garbage is 7:30 A.M. til 3:15 P.M. except on Sunday hours are 9:00 A.M. til 5:00 P.M. Closed on Wednesday, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
The tipping fee at the landfill for bulk items is $60/ton or $3.00 per 100 lbs.
The tipping fee at the landfill for tires is $100/ton.
There is a minimum $5.00 charge.
There will be a $25.00 surcharge for out of county residents.
Acceptable materials:
- Bagged household garbage for disposal- The State of TN requires us to periodically check bags
- Bulk items (non-household garbage)such as furniture, appliances of any size, construction
- debris, tires(tires accepted only on Tuesday and Thursday), carpet, bicycles, boats, gas tanks,
- mattresses and scrap metals. See above hours for scales and fees for these items.
Single-Stream Recyclables – start up 01/30/2014
All of the following products can be combined and disposed of together (single-stream):
- Office Paper
- Brown Paper Bags
- Paperboard
- Junk Mail
- Phone Books
- Newspaper
- Aluminum Cans
- Tin or Steel Cans
- Cardboard
- Plastic Bottles/Containers #1 and #2
Do Not include: food waste, films, plastic bags, plastic wrap or foam cups and containers.
Other Recyclables (NOT single-stream):
- Used motor oil
- Batteries - cars, lawn mowers, ATV etc.
- Tires
- Constructions Debris
Ashland City/Thompson Road Convenience Center
Location:
Thompson Road
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 792-4396
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
7:00 to 5:00 - Tuesday and Thursday
Acceptable materials:
- Bagged household garbage for disposal - The State of TN requires us to periodically check bags
Single-Stream Recyclables – start up 01/30/2014
All of the following products can be combined and disposed of together (single-stream):
- Office Paper
- Brown Paper Bags
- Paperboard
- Junk Mail
- Phone Books
- Newspaper
- Aluminum Cans
- Tin or Steel Cans
- Cardboard
- Plastic Bottles/Containers #1 and #2
Do Not include: food waste, films, plastic bags, plastic wrap or foam cups and containers.
Other Recyclables (NOT single-stream):
- Used motor oil
All other materials must be taken to main site on Sam's Creek for disposal.
Pleasant View/Old Clarksville Pike Convenience Center
Location:
3102 Old Clarksville Pike
Pleasant View, TN 37146
Phone: (615) 746-2562
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
7:00 to 5:00 - Tuesday and Thursday
Acceptable materials:
- Bagged household garbage for disposal - The State of TN requires us to periodically check bags
Single-Stream Recyclables – start up 01/30/2014
All of the following products can be combined and disposed of together (single-stream):
- Office Paper
- Brown Paper Bags
- Paperboard
- Junk Mail
- Phone Books
- Newspaper
- Aluminum Cans
- Tin or Steel Cans
- Cardboard
- Plastic Bottles/Containers #1 and #2
Do Not include: food waste, films, plastic bags, plastic wrap or foam cups and containers.
Other Recyclables (NOT single-stream):
- Used motor oil
All other materials must be taken to main site on Sam's Creek for disposal.
Griffintown Road Convenince Center
Location:
1020 Griffintown Road
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 587-6565
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 - Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Acceptable materials:
- Bagged household garbage for disposal - The State of TN requires us to periodically check bags
All other materials must be taken to main site on Sam's Creek for disposal.
West Cheatham Convenience Center
Location:
3200 Hwy 12 North
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: (615) 246-1403
Hours:
9:00 to 5:00 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
7:00 to 5:00 - Tuesday and Thursday
Acceptable materials:
- Bagged household garbage for disposal - The State of TN requires us to periodically check bags
Acceptable recyclable:
- Used motor oil
All other materials must be taken to main site on Sam's Creek for disposal.