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.
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
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 Cans
For the recycling schedule, please call (601) 960-0000. In addition, you can pick up FREE bins at our department: 200 South President St, Suite 504
The City of Jackson is encouraging citizens of Jackson to participate in Roll-Off Dumpster Day, Saturday, February 11, 2012. Residents can take appliances, tree limbs, other yard debris and household items to one of the following locations from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., weather permitting.
Ward 1
Westbrook Road, east of soccer field
Ward 2
James Davis & Sylvia Streets
Ward 3
500 block of West Fortification Street (between Palmyra & MLK Drive)
Ward 4
Twelve Oaks Circle (west off Highway 18, just south of Metrocenter Mall)
Ward 5
Isable School, 1716 Isable Street (south off Hill Street)
Ward 6
Tennis Center South, 1517 McDowell Road
Ward 7
Murrah Drive, east of Peachtree Street
Residents may bring all household furniture and appliances for disposal. However, tires, chemicals and gas tanks are not accepted at the Roll off Dumpster locations. Participants are required to place debris inside dumpster provided at the locations.
City business and residents living outside the city limits of the City of Jackson are not eligible 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, MS
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.
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