Citizen’s Guide to The City of Jackson’s

SOLID WASTE SERVICES Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division

601-960-0000 www.jacksonms.gov/government/publicworks/solidwaste

Harvey Johnson, Jr., Mayor

Dear Resident, The City of Jackson is pleased to offer residents many recycling and waste disposal options. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with these benefits. The City’s solid waste contractor, Waste Management of Mississippi, Inc., provides residential waste collection twice a week. During the first collection day, we ask that you put out household garbage only. On the second collection day, you can place out household garbage plus two large bulky item (i.e. furniture and mattresses). Limbs and leaves also are collected on the second collection day, but must be in compliance with city ordinances (see below).

The City of Jackson is “Going Green,” and we hope you participate by recycling your waste. If you would like to start recycling in your home, a recycling bin, schedule and instructions are available at the Solid Waste Division Office.

This leaflet features additional disposal and recycling services offered by the City of Jackson, which is included in the cost on your bi-monthly water bill.

If you have any questions or need assistance at any time, please call the Solid Waste Division at 601-960-0000. We look forward to serving you!

Sincerely, Dan Gaillet, Director of Public Works

HOUSEHOLD WASTE Complaints, Missed Waste – Dial 3-1-1 or dial the Solid Waste

Division at 601-960-0000

Each Week 1st Collection Day Household Garbage Only 2nd Collection Day Household Garbage Plus 2 Bulky Items (below)

Furniture / Sofa / Loveseat Mattresses / Box Springs Radios / Televisions

2nd Collection Day Leaves – must be placed in commercial plastic bag Tree Limbs - (small limb piles only)

must be no longer than 4 ft. do not have to be tied up piled no higher than 3ft.

METAL APPLIANCES AND TIRES

**Call to Schedule Curbside Collection - 601.960.0000

Hot Water Heaters Tires (5 or less) Stoves Microwaves Washer / Dryers Air Conditioners Freezers Refrigerators

** Resident must call by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday to be placed on the

list. ** Collection of Tires is on Wednesdays only. ** Debris must be at curbside by 7:00 a.m., Wednesday.

HOME OWNER’S AND CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY DO NOT PLACE ON CITY CURB

Violation of City Ordinance Chapter 106, Sec 106-116—Subject to fines

Carpet Bath Tubs Construction Debris

Landlord Eviction Debris Demolition Debris Landscaping Debris Animal Carcass—Dial 3-1-1 or Call Animal Control—601.960.1771. Household Medical Waste—Consult with healthcare provider.

NOTE: Please help prevent open dumping by requiring hired contractors to have waste disposal receipts from the landfill.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF AT THE

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE CENTER

601.960.0000 1570 Terry Road (Corner of Terry Road and Hwy 80) Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and the 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Paints: Indoor, outdoor, artist, automotive, driveway sealer, flammable waxes and abrasives, lacquers, mineral spirits, spray can, stains, thinner, varnishes, caulks and adhesives Oils: Gasoline, motor oil, and antifreeze Batteries: Automotive, household, and rechargeable Computers / Electronics: Computers/monitors, keyboard/accessories, copiers/printers, and cellular phones Misc.: Fluorescent light bulbs, photographic chemicals, and propane tanks

ROLL OFF DUMPSTER DAYS “BRINGING THE LANDFILL TO YOU”

What is Roll-off Dumpster Day? These scheduled events

are great ways for residents to dispose of yard debris or any other household items in a safe and efficient manner. When: Second Saturday of each month, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Where: Dumpsters located in all 7 wards. For street locations, please call: 601-960-0000 or visit the website at www.jacksonms.gov/government/publicworks/solidwaste

What is allowed: Appliances, yard debris such as limbs, garbage and rubbish, furniture, building and construction materials Who can participate? Residents living in the City of Jackson only. No businesses allowed. Note: Participants are required to place debris inside dumpsters.

RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE

RECYCLING Items can be recycled without sorting!

Recycling is one of many services offered by the Solid Waste Division. In addition to saving taxpayers’ dollars, recycling can

reduce energy use, reduce pollution and help conserve our natural resources. Thank you for joining the City of Jackson's Recycling Team. Paper: Newspaper, office paper, junk mail, magazines and phone books Plastics: Bottles (#1 - # 7 plastic), milk jugs, water bottles and soda bottles Cans: Aluminum, steel and soda cans Cardboard: (Corrugated) RECYCLING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Check your Recycling Collection Schedule. Collection occurs

on one of your normal household garbage collection days, every other week.

2. Set your recycling container at the curb by 7:00 a.m. 3. Recycling containers and garbage containers should be at

least three feet apart so collection operators can identify them.

4. Do not place glass, household garbage or yard waste in the recycling bin.

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COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP ASSISTANCE

The City of Jackson would like to assist community and volunteer groups with clean-up and beautification projects

Depending on the level of community interest and volunteers, we will assist groups in obtaining the following items:

Planning assistance

Litter bags and gloves

Dumpster / curbside collection

Handouts / brochures Eligible groups: Neighborhood associations, block clubs, church groups, and other volunteers organizations Please contact the Jackson Clean Team – Greg Grimes – Constituent Service – 601.960.1084 or Solid Waste Division - Office - 601.960.0000

Please provide the following project information: name of group or organization, date and time of cleanup, location, number of volunteers, contact name, telephone number, and e-mail address.