WM River Hills Recycling Center

MRF

Nashville, TN

Facility details

Address
208 River Hills Dr
Nashville, TN 37210
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Facility type
MRF
Operator
WM (Waste Management)
County
Davidson County
EPA Region
4
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

County context

One of 35 recycling centers in Davidson County, TN.

45 waste haulers in Davidson County, TN.

ZIP 37210 at a glance

Population
17,725 (738 per sq mi)
Median age
32
Households
Median income $50,284 · 25% earn six figures
Housing
30% owner-occupied · median home value $354,947 · median rent $1,279
Workforce
66% labor-force participation · 3.9% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Tennessee solid-waste agency: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC)