Jackson, MS trash pickup schedule
Jackson trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Richard's Disposal Inc. of Jackson MS City of Jackson Public Works Solid Waste Division program, collected by contractor Richard's Disposal (named as the contact on the city's Solid Waste Division page). Twice-weekly service for single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes; service starts when a water/sewer account is opened. The city page does not name the contract term. The city page lists Richard's Disposal as the contact but does not use the word 'contract'; Richard's own site lists a Jackson office (1 Dutchman Row, 769-333-4222) with no Jackson schedule page.239 |
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| How often | Trash twice weekly (1st collection day: household garbage only; 2nd collection day: household garbage plus up to 2 bulk items and bagged leaves), yard waste weekly, on the 2nd collection day (bagged leaves and limbs count within the bulk-item allowance)36 |
| Set out | roadside before 7:00 a.m. on pickup day, not earlier than 6:00 p.m. the evening before; collection runs 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Monday–Saturday2 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Jackson holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection only changes for five holidays: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your normal collection day falls on or after one of these holidays, garbage is collected on the following collection day.13 |
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| Official notice | jacksonms.gov |
| Holidays list |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Jackson; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Jackson
| How it works | Set collection days3 |
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| How to request | No booking: put up to 2 bulk items at the curb on your 2nd weekly collection day (before 7:00 a.m., not earlier than 24 hours before). Appliances and tires are collected on Wednesdays (curbside before 7:00 a.m.): metal appliances - call 601-960-0000 by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday (no charge) or drop off at the Byram rubbish landfill; tires - call 601-960-1193 or 601-960-0000 by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.26 |
| Limits | 2 bulk items per 2nd collection day (furniture, mattresses, box springs, microwaves, radios, televisions, sofas/couches, stoves, toilets, limbs, bagged leaves); tires: max 5 per pickup, 2 pickups per year per residence6 |
| Fees | No fee stated for the 2 curbside bulk items; metal appliance curbside collection at no charge; tires beyond 2 pickups/year go to the Byram rubbish landfill at $1 per car/truck tire, $3 commercial, $5 tractor/farm/skid steer6 |
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Recycling in Jackson
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | none5 |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- No city curbside recycling since Sept. 1, 2019 (suspended 'until further notice'). The city page points residents to private subscription haulers (Environmentality Recycling Solutions 601-566-5739 / 601-720-8728; Allen Recycling) or drop-off at Tri-Miss Recycling (601-352-5027), at their own cost. Recyclable items are not allowed in garbage pickup per the Solid Waste Division page.5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes3 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly, on the 2nd collection day (bagged leaves and limbs count within the bulk-item allowance)6 |
| Rules | leaves must be bagged; limbs accepted as bulk items; larger vegetative debris can go to the city rubbish landfill in Byram ($5 per cubic yard)8 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | bagged leaves on the 2nd weekly collection day3 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Environmental Service Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 1570 University Blvd, Jackson, MS 39204 · Map4 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | not stated (service is for residents only); re-mixed paint sold at $6.00 per gallon4 |
| Who can use it | residents only4 |
| Accepts | paints (incl. thinners, stains, varnishes, spray cans), gasoline, motor oil, cooking oil, antifreeze, automotive/household/rechargeable batteries, computers/monitors, copiers/printers, cell phones, 4-ft fluorescent bulbs only, photographic chemicals, pesticides/insecticides4 |
City of Jackson Rubbish Landfill (Class I Rubbish Disposal Site)
| Type | Landfill |
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| Run by | The city |
| Address | 6810 I-55 South Frontage Road, Byram, MS 39272 · Map8 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | $5.00 per cubic yard for construction/demolition waste, rubble/asphalt/concrete/dirt and vegetative debris; tires $1 car/truck, $3 commercial, $5 tractor/farm; free mulch (self-load)8 |
| Accepts | C&D debris, brick/concrete/stone/asphalt, tree limbs/stumps/leaves, appliances (motor removed), furniture, tires and metal appliances; free self-load mulch8 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | jacksonms.gov7 |
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| Phone | Richard's Disposal Inc. of Jackson MS: 769-333-4222 ([email protected]); City Solid Waste Division: 601-960-1193 (also 601-960-0000)2569 |
| 311 | Jackson 311: dial 3-1-1 or submit online through the City's 311 portal (handles garbage collection, bulk trash and recycling issues)7 |
| Official website | jacksonms.gov2 |
Jackson trash pickup FAQ
How do I get rid of bulky items in Jackson?
Set collection days. No booking: put up to 2 bulk items at the curb on your 2nd weekly collection day (before 7:00 a.m., not earlier than 24 hours before). Appliances and tires are collected on Wednesdays (curbside before 7:00 a.m.): metal appliances - call 601-960-0000 by 4:00 p.m. Tuesday (no charge) or drop off at the Byram rubbish landfill; tires - call 601-960-1193 or 601-960-0000 by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Fees: No fee stated for the 2 curbside bulk items; metal appliance curbside collection at no charge; tires beyond 2 pickups/year go to the Byram rubbish landfill at $1 per car/truck tire, $3 commercial, $5 tractor/farm/skid steer.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Jackson?
Use the city’s online form (jacksonms.gov) or call Richard's Disposal Inc. of Jackson MS: 769-333-4222 ([email protected]); City Solid Waste Division: 601-960-1193 (also 601-960-0000).
Sources
- 1 Trash and RecyclingCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Solid Waste DivisionCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Garbage Collection ScheduleCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous WasteCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Curbside Recycling (suspension notice)City · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Programs (SWEEP)City · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 311 Action LineCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Rubbish DisposalCity · jacksonms.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Richard's Disposal Inc. homepage (Jackson office contact)Contracted hauler · richardsdisposal.com · checked October 30, 2026
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