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 responsibility.
Due to the discontinued use of our Curbside Leaf Collection Program, we are asking residents to stop raking leafs to their curbside and bag leaves for pick up on their 2nd garbage collection day.
The Solid Waste Division is dedicated to providing excellent customer service to the residents of Jackson through the bi-weekly pick-up of household garbage waste and a host of solid waste services which are provided by your monthly fees. If you have any concerns or comments about your services, please contact me using the below service request form. Vernon Hartley, Manager
The Solid Waste Division will collect two bulky items from your curbside every 2nd collection day. These items include furniture, hot water heaters, loveseats, mattresses, box springs, microwaves, radios, televisions, sofas, stoves, toilets, washers, dryers, limbs, and bagged leaves.
Limbs and Leaves
Leaves must be placed in a commercial plastic bag for collection
Limbs must be no longer then 4ft
Piled no higher then 3 feet
Neatly stacked to the curbside
Limbs do not have to be tied up
Limbs can be placed in trash container
Curbside Recycling
The curbside recycling programs gives all homeowners the opportunity to recycle plastics, papers, and aluminum. Recyclables can be placed at your curb for collection.
Recyclables include:
Plastic
Paper
Aluminum
For the recycling schedule, please call (601) 960-1193. In addition, you can pick up FREE bins at our department: 200 South President St, Suite 504
Residents can take yard debris and other household items to one of the below locations:
Yes: All household appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, washer and dryers), garbage, rubbish, yard debris and other household items
No: Tires, gas tanks, or chemicals.
Ward 1Westbrook Rd (east of soccer field)
Ward 2 Tougaloo Community Center, 318 Vine St
Ward 3 JPS Enochs Complex, 101 Near St
Ward 4 New Post Rd (east off Siwell Rd, 1 block north of Raymond Rd)
Ward 5 Oakhurst Dr (in front of Lester Elementary School)
Ward 6 Tennis South Center, 1517 McDowell Rd
Ward 7 MidtownPark @ Fairbanks/Mill Streets
Rules:
Participants are required to place debris inside dumpsters.
Businesses are not allowed to participate
Residents outside the Jackson area are not allowed to participate (Proof of residency may be required).
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 Road, Byram, MS.
Appliance Collection and Recycling Program
Residents can recycle all metal appliances by calling the Solid Waste Division to schedule curbside pickup at no charge. Appliances include White goods (such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners), hot water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers which can be placed along the curbside on your 2nd garbage collection day of the week or dropped off FREE of charge at the City of Jackson’s Rubbish Landfill in Byram.
Environmental Service Center
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The ESC is a permanent drop off site for unused household items that are usually labeled: CAUTION, POISONOUS, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, or CORROSIVE which include but not limited to antifreeze, used motor oil, oil filers, batteries, electronics, latex paint, oil based thinners and 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.
Location:1570 Terry Road, Jackson, MSPhone Number - (601) 960-2045
Open: Tuesday & Thursday (weekly) and the 4th Saturday (monthly) - (8:00 am - 3:00 p.m.)
Each spring the Solid Waste Division along 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.
City of Jackson's Solid Waste Landfill (Byram)
Residents may discard of household rubbish waste, construction materials, tires, metal appliances and household debris at the City of Jackson’s Landfill in Byram.Tires and metal appliances are recycled.
· For fees, hours and load requirements use contact numbers below
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