This place is super convenient. I make my stop at the library, then here, then the Green Hills Y,…read moreand I love that I can knock out multiple errands at once! What makes it great is that it is my one stop recycling center. They offer bins for cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and glass. Plus the Goodwill drop off truck is right there. Perfect! Places to recycle are not abundant on the West side, so I'm really glad to have found it! My only complaint; they are only open until 5:00 on week days and I can never stop in after work. Even 6:00 would be reasonable for me to get there with plenty of time! Plus they have limited hours on Sunday, so you really need to get in on Saturday if at all possible. Now that I've gone green, I just can't go back! :)

I always do our recycling here and there's a good will drop off for anything you ever need to get…read morerid of!

Always nice to work with . Very helpful pointing you in the right direction. I think everyone…read moreneeds to recycle

Since my building does not offer recycling services (we're still in the South and way behind the…read morecurve sometimes), I have to either hire someone or haul it myself. I prefer this center since it's somewhat of a nice drive, fairly easy to access, open 24/7/365(6), and located directly next to a park if I want some green space time, too, thereby making my trip efficient. It's usually cleanish, but in my last few visits the place looks more like a dumping ground; specifically the cardboard bins. They are stuffed and overflowing to the point where folks just pile their cardboard on the ground next to the containers. (Unless it's me who wants to find every tiny space in the bins to shove the cardboard into.) Perhaps this is due to the increase in ship-to-home? Regardless, it's a problem that I've not yet seen a resolution to. I've actually been delaying hauling my recyclables knowing that the holidays have likely only added to the frustration of bin availability. Since this center is located in the back corner of the lot for McGavock High School, there is ample parking for unloading recyclables. However, turning into the lot from the road can be a bit tight. It's just a weird turn for some odd reason. Also, when the buses are running for the school year, keep an eye out for them as they will come flying into this lot for overnight parking. Since I last took photos, there are updated signs to instruct what can and cannot be placed into the bins. I recently noticed on the Nashville.gov website that the recyclables list has changed. I was sad to learn that some of the plastic containers that are 100% recyclable the city can no longer take only because they do not have a buyer for those specific items. I also learned some of my paper pieces were too small, so now when I scrub my mail I make sure to take care to leave the paper in larger pieces so they're recyclable. Anyway, the list is very well assembled and incredibly detailed. What's the point in recycling if we don't do it correctly? Go check it out.

It's hard to recycle ... period. There's so many rules to follow, and they differ based on what…read morecity and/or county you're in. Not to mention, if you live in an apartment, you most likely don't have access to a recycle bin that you can roll out to the curb every two weeks. However, spaces like the East Convenience Center are working hard to make recycling easier. After the holidays, I had a mountain of cardboard, along with various other recyclables (plastic, metal, glass ... all of the things). This center is free to use once per day for Davidson County residents - you just pull up during operating hours and hand over your ID to prove your residency. The folks at the booth are friendly as can be, and they've been happy to answer any questions I had, especially on my first visit. I have yet to encounter a long wait to drop off my materials, but I've heard Saturdays can get a little busy. Pro tip - pre-sort your recyclables beforehand to keep your visit quick. Glass, plastic, metal, and paper (excluding cardboard) are all located in easy-to-access bins. If you pull further into the center, there's a separate section for cardboard. The East Convenience Center does allow other types of waste disposal ... you'll want to reference their website for specifics (and it might have a cost associated with it, depending on what it is you're dumping). I'm thankful to have this easy-to-use recycling center so close to my home ... and can't wait to see the city continue to expand and improve spaces like this.

Have to show ID and or prove you are a Davidson county resident. Was all loaded up with cardboard,…read moredidn't have my wallet... tried to show my address using my contact information in my phone but she was going to let me through...

First time ever going to a scrap yard. The woman working at the desk was very patient, nice, and…read moreanswered all my questions. Would definitely recommend this location. If you are looking to buy antiques they also have some items for sale.

Im in Franklin tennesse a lot each year for business so leaving a review here as this place was…read morehorrible for a long time. We needed somewhere close to the convenience center & new owners have taken over & done a great job. Place looks completely different and they pay pretty good for things you'd throw away. Thanks guys great doing business with you.

As a local who frequents here from my house or from work to do a run to the dump. What I've noticed…read moreis half of the folks that work there are kind/chill/helpful and redirect you appropriately. The other half is when you mess up by accidentally putting trash in the wrong bin they'll lay into you like they've been waiting on someone to mess up and dig at you. It's like their little dumb garbage kingdom they take pride in keeping an orderly manner there lol. They'll yell at anyone who accidentally places trash in the wrong bin instead of just calling out kindly to what that person just threw in. I know that these folks that work there do get walked over on some days more than others by the public that comes in. So if you read this it's a kind heads up to you and to make sure to read the signs of the rules of their garbage kingdom

GET HERE BEFORE 4:30! Thats when they close the front gate. The reason being is that they now…read moreclose every day at 5pm according to an employee I recently spoke to. Good folks but the 30 min early closing of the gates was frustrating

Had a great experience. Took some ammo brass there and got paid a lot more than I thought I would…read more Very nice people.

Got cans or scrap metal? Take it to SA recycling. The staff is friendly and helpful and the process…read moreis simple, and you get cash on the spot! I've been taking my cans here for years so that I know they are getting recycled and made into something new.

I work for a flooring company and for so long we were filling up our dumpster with loads of carpet…read moreand pad. This place recycles carpet and pad!!! So helpful and convenient for us. Save money and it's good for the planet!! Awesome.

Just began new service with Hudgins, great service! Picked up a few loose items near my can that I…read morehad set curbside. Nice people to deal with.

I switched to this service after the previous company kept missing pickups for up to a week…read more Hudgins has never missed a pickup. I am very happy either way them.

Went in for the first time today not knowing what to expect- I'd never recycled e waste before! I…read morerecycled two computers, a sewing pedal, PS1 Remotes and an Amazon Alexa with no trouble at all. The front desk employee was welcoming and courteous and I feel such a weight lifted off my shoulders knowing I can dispose of old electronics and be sure they've found another use somewhere else. 10/10 would recommend, quick and easy!

From the owner: We collect and properly handle electronic waste through data destruction, reuse and recycling…read morecritical earth metals. We are currently serving Franklin, Nashville, Brentwood and Middle Tennessee area.

Absolutely bottom tier - even for a scrapyard. They have no respect for their customers or…read morethemselves. Go literally anywhere else. They should be ashamed of themselves for the way they interact with people.

The business is extremely disgusting , theres a heavy stench of dead creatures around the large…read moremound outside and the building inside. Apart from the crazy prices the owner provides for scrap, they have multiple wild cats that wonder around the building, I couldn't even enter.