The Department of Public Works enhances quality of life for residents and visitors through well-planned, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective infrastructure investments. Committed to high-quality service delivery, the department supports public health, safety, environmental stewardship, and economic growth while advancing the Mayor’s vision for the City of Jackson.
Household products that are no longer useful or expired that should not be put in household garbage or down the drain, is considered household hazardous waste (HHW). Most of these items are labeled caution, poisonous, toxic, corrosive, or flammable.
HHW threatens and pollutes our environment, make our waterways unsafe for fishing and recreation, harm marine life, and impact our health, water supply, and our safety.
It is illegal to dump hazardous waste or anything else into a storm drain. Water from a storm drain does not go to the waste water treatment plant. It flows directly into our waterways. If you witness someone illegally dumping something into a storm drain, please call 601-960-0000 to report it.
This service is for residents only. Residents may also purchase re-mixed paint at $6.00 per gallon. Please do not leave accepted items after-hours
Greasy wastes, such as cooking oil, will clog sewer lines if poured down the drain. Others, such as cleaning and laundry products, are designed to go down the drain when used according to the directions. However, the drain should not be used as a disposal mechanism for leftover or unwanted chemicals. The waste water treatment system cannot remove all contaminants, so whatever remains goes into the rivers and lakes. Treatment plants were not designed to remove pharmaceuticals, so medications should never be flushed or washed down the drain.
