SWEEP - Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Programs
Litter Prevention Program
Let's face it, when it comes to talking about trash, we do not like talking about it. Unfortunately, littering is not only a City, but a worldwide problem affecting the well being of wildlife and the natural environment. The City of Jackson has developed an education program that suits all ages. This program will stay with you and it will bring awareness to the litter and illegal dumping issues in our City.
The City of Jackson operates litter control program removing debris to maintain right-of-ways Monday through Friday. Please don't litter and report those who do. To report litter on City of Jackson roads contact: 311 or call 601-960-0000. Items that are located in the road and a hazard to drivers please report immediately.
To report litter on state highways, intersections and frontage roads, contact MDOT at 601-359-7111.
Bulk Items Program
Residents can place two bulk items at your curbside every second collection day. These items include furniture, mattresses, box springs, microwaves, radios, televisions, sofas, stoves, limbs, and bagged leaves.
Curbside Recycling Program
The City of Jackson encourages
recycling and presently provides opportunities for all of its residents to recycle.
Curbside Recycling utilizes an 18-gallon bin and recycling is collected on an every other weekly basis. Expansion of our curbside program is presently underway. If, you do not live in an area that currently participates in curbside collection, please feel free to
email or call us at
601-960-0000.
We have a drop-off site for your recyclables.
Dumpster Day Program
The Solid Waste Division is encouraging City of Jackson residents only
to take tree limbs, other yard debris, and household items to one of the designated locations on Saturdays from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tires, and large appliances such as, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves and central heating and air units are not accepted in Roll-Off Dumpster program. Please call us at
601-960-0000 before Tuesday at 4:00 PM, and up to 5 tires and large appliances may be scheduled for pick up at your home. This service for residential customers only.
Dumpster Day Permanent Locations (until September 2019) will be as follows:
Smith Will Stadium - 1200 Lakeland Drive
Raines Park - 5260 Clinton Boulevard
Tennis Court South - 1517 McDowell Road Old
Pepsi Building - 2550 Medgar Evers Boulevard
Roll-Off Dumpster Day will be the following dates:
October 13, 2018
January 12, 2019
April 13, 2019
July 13, 2019
Residents can dispose of tires at the City of Jackson Rubbish Landfill,
6810 I-55 S. Frontage Road, Byram, MS for the following amounts:
WASTE TIRE DISPOSAL FEES: $1.00 per car/truck tire
$3.00 per commercial tire
$5.00 per tractor tire, farm tire, and skid steer tire
The City of Jackson's Solid Waste Division will resume the collection of Residential Curbside Tire Collection effective immediately. Residents can call the Solid Waste Division at 601-960-1193 or 601-960-0000 to schedule a pick up of a maximum of 5 tires for pickup on Wednesday. Calls must be made by Tuesday, before 3:00p.m. in order for tires to be picked up on Wednesday. There will be a limit of two (2) pick ups per year at any resident after which time, residents will be required to take tires to the City of Jackson Byram Landfill for disposal and pay the following fees listed above. Residents may also take tires to MS Tire Recycling located at 2845 Meter Road, Jackson, MS where there will be a fee as well.
Appliance Collection and Recycling Program
Residents can recycle all metal appliances by calling
601-960-0000 to schedule curbside collection at no charge. Appliances include white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, hot water heaters, stoves, washers and dryers. Call the Solid Waste Division at
(601)960-0000 by 4:00 pm on Tuesday for collection on Wednesday or dropped off the appliances at the City of Jackson Rubbish Landfill, 6810 I-55 South Frontage Road, Byram, MS 39272.
Residents can drop off household hazardous products at the Environmental Service Center, 1570 University Blvd (former Terry Road. This permanent a site that serves as a safe alternative to disposing these chemicals in our drains or at landfills.
Community Cleanups Program
Every first Saturday in March, 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 go to community cleanup page to receive information on how to organize a cleanup in their area from March 1 to November 1 annually.
Illegal Dumping Program
The Illegal Dumping program is aimed at reducing unauthorized dumping incidents throughout the City of Jackson. To report illegal dumping, call
601-960-0000.
