Signal Mountain trash pickup: cost and carts
Curbside garbage is funded by property taxes; no monthly fee. Town of Signal Mountain Public Works.
Each address gets one Town cart at no monthly charge; garbage is paid through property taxes. A second cart costs a one-time $240 plus $60 a quarter ($20 a month).
Changing your cart
Each address is assigned one Town cart. A second cart can be leased for a one-time $240 fee plus $60 a quarter (two carts at most); for a broken cart call Public Works at (423) 886-2177, option 2.
Ways to pay less
- Age 70+ or disabled: backdoor garbage service. Town residents aged 70 or disabled can have household garbage picked up at the back door instead of the curb, if all members of the household meet one of the criteria. Up to four large bags a week, 75 pounds combined. How: Ask the Town of Signal Mountain at (423) 886-2177.
- Free Recycling Center. The Signal Mountain Recycling Center at 1151 Ridgeway Ave. is open to all mountain residents without charge, Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It also takes household hazardous waste and many electronics. How: Drop off during open hours; Recycle Center phone (423) 886-4341.
- Quarterly 'First Wednesday' bulky-item pickup. The Town collects bulky items on the first Wednesday of each quarter; 2027 dates are January 6, April 7, July 7 and October 6. Mattresses and freon-containing appliances are picked up for a fee. How: Call (423) 886-2177 Ext. 2 no later than the day before pickup to be scheduled.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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