Thank you for your interest in the Adopt A Trash Can program. At this time, the program is on pause while we evaluate and reorganize our operations. We are currently servicing neighborhoods across Memphis with 70 adopted trash cans installed through previous program efforts. While we are not accepting new adoptions right now, you may still request a trash box or recycle bin rental for your neighborhood or event. Please click the link below to learn more and make a request: Special Event Boxes & Recycle Bins We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to reopen the program in the future and welcome your support when that happens.

Adopt A Trash Can

In an effort to prevent litter, the City of Memphis is offering an Adopt A Trash Can Program to neighborhood organizations and related non-profits. The Adopt A Trash Can Program is designed to help control litter in residential areas.

Community organizations can adopt up to 3 trash cans.  The program is free to the adopters.

Memphis City Beautiful provides and installs the trash cans.  The adopter is asked to fill out the application completely, including a maintenance plan for the cans, and secure 25 signatures from the community on the provided petition. Applications are subject to review and approval, and organizations must use the cans for the benefit of a specific community/neighborhood.