La Vergne, TN - Tennesseans must get in the habit of recycling. In fact, one Rutherford County community showed that it could be done. Even a rainy Saturday couldn’t keep La Vergne residents from doing their part for the planet. On September 6, 2025, the City of La Vergne, in partnership with Vice Mayor Steve Noe and City eWaste, hosted its popular Electronic Dumpster event—and the turnout was nothing short of impressive. Despite the downpour, locals from La Vergne and surrounding cities showed up in force, recycling more than 18,000 pounds of electronic waste in just one day. That’s over 9 tons of potentially hazardous materials kept out of Middle Tennessee landfills.
This major re-cycle event was done in partnership with the City of La Vergne, Vice Mayor Steve Noe, and City eWaste.
“We rehome items such as graphic cards and processors,” explained Matthew Rogers, CEO and founder of City eWaste. “When something can’t be reused, we break it down into metals and feed it back into the manufacturing cycle. It’s all about turning waste into opportunity.”
The event saw a wide range of electronics dropped off—everything from laptops and cell phones to vintage radios, hair dryers, and more than 250 flat screen TVs. Even 40 old-school CRT TVs made their way into the recycling stream.
Rogers said the enthusiasm from the community is a sign that Tennesseans are learning how to recycle responsibly. “People want to do the right thing,” he said. “They just don’t always know how. That’s why we make it simple, accessible, and mostly free.”
City eWaste also operates six permanent drop-off stations across Franklin and Williamson County, making it easier for residents to recycle electronics year-round—not just during special events.
And for those who missed this one, there’s good news: the next free Electronic Dumpster event is already on the calendar. It’s set for Spring 2026 at the FiftyForward La Vergne Senior Center.
So if you’ve got old tech gathering dust, hang on to it. La Vergne’s making it easier than ever to recycle—and the community is clearly ready to rise to the challenge.
