STORM DEBRIS UPDATE: MAY 8, 2008

The City of Jackson’s Solid Waste Division is reminding residents that the first round of storm debris collection is focusing on removing the storm debris from the curbs and preventing hazards.

The City of Jackson and its designated contractors are working as fast as possible to remove storm debris. During the first round, some debris may be left during the first past.  This debris includes large pieces such as tree stumps and logs that require specialized equipment and debris that is in the back yards of homes, that must be brought, by the owner, to the front curb.

To implement and manage an integrated solid waste management system, including the collection of household garbage and trash, recycling, solid waste disposal, and the execution of programs and projects that enhance neighborhood cleanliness and community environmental responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

Residential Garbage Collection
Solid Waste has a contract with Waste Management of Mississippi, Inc. to collect garbage from approximately 60,000 households twice per week.

Recycling Collection
The City provides curbside recycling for area residents. Recyclables collected are: newspapers and inserts, plastic soda bottles, milk jugs, water bottles, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, catalogs, magazines and phone books. Bins should be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m., according to the scheduled pick-up date in your area.

Drop Off Recyclables - Free Of Charge
Residents who do not have curbside service and wish to recycle can drop off recyclables at Recycling Services, 3010 North West Street in Jackson, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE RECYCLABLES AT ANY OTHER TIMES.

Environmental Programs

• Used Tire Collection Program
  Residents can dispose of up to 10 tires per month at the Jackson Solid Waste Facility located at 6810 I-55 S. Frontage Rd., Byram, MS.

• White Goods Collection Program
  White goods: Hot water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers can be placed curbside on your 2nd garbage collection day of the week.
  
  White goods containing Freon: Residents can dispose of refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners by calling the Solid Waste Division to schedule curbside pickup at no charge.

• Environmental Service Center
  1570 Terry Road - The ESC is a permanent drop off site for unused household items, those that are usually labeled: CAUTION, POISONOUS, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, or CORROSIVE, some examples are: antifreeze, used motor oil, oil filers, batteries, latex paint, oil based (thinners, stains), aerosols, pesticides, liquid and powder fluorescent light bulbs, and photographic fixer/developer.
  
  Residents may also purchase re-mixed paint at $4.00 per gallon.
  

  Tuesday & Thursday ( Weekly) - Hours ( 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m.)
  and the 4 th Saturday monthly - (8:00 am - 3:00 p.m.)

• The Great American Cleanup
  Each spring, Solid Waste, in conjunction with Keep Jackson Beautiful, participates in the nation's largest organized cleanup. Neighborhood organizations, schools, businesses and other groups can call Solid Waste to receive information on how to organize a cleanup in their area.

• Illegal Dumping Program
  Persons caught illegally dumping debris can be taken to Environmental Court where they can be fined up to $1,000 and receive up to six months in jail. To report illegal dumping, call 960-1193.

• Bulky Items Pick-Up Program
  Bulky Items Pick-Up Program - Residents can dispose of up to (2) items: furniture, mattresses, washers, dryers, stoves and hot water heaters on the 2nd day of garbage pick up.

• Yard Debris
  
  Limbs/Trimmings
  Place curbside, on the 2nd day of garbage pick up in piles 6' x 3' x 3', limbs no greater than 4 inches in diameter.
  
  

  Leaves & Pine Straw - must be containerized in order to be picked up with regular household garbage. However, the SWD offers a loose leaf collection program, usually from November - February. Leaves and pine strawmust be free of any contamination, e.g., garbage, cans, tree clippings, or any other debris in order to be collected by the vacuum trucks.

City of Jackson's Solid Waste Landfill
6810 I-55 S. Frontage Rd., Byram, MS
601-373-5863

Residents may dispose of automobile gas tanks, all white goods, yard wastes, construction materials and household debris at the Jackson Solid Waste Facility. For fees, hours and load requirements call 601.373.5863 or 601.960.1193.