The City of Jackson will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, this Saturday, October 28, from 9am – 1pm at 164 Conalco Dr.
Computer equipment, fertilizer, oil-based paint, fluorescent bulbs and more will be accepted.
No latex paint, microwaves, tv’s or large appliances.
For complete lists go to https://www.jacksontn.gov/government/departments/engineering/stormwater
Items OK to Bring:
From the Workbench
- Oil-based paint, thinner and stripper
- Adhesives, driveway sealants, roofing tar and other home improvement products
- Starter fluid
- Wallpaper remover
- (Latex paint will not be accepted; instead, small amounts of latex paint can be dried until solid and thrown away in the regular garbage.)
From the Garage
- Gasoline, antifreeze, coolants
- Fuel and oil additives
- Grease and rust solvents
- Naval jelly and body putty
- Carburetor and fuel injector cleaners
- Non-alkaline batteries
- Car wax and polishes
From the Yard
- Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers
- Wood preservatives
- Pool chemicals
From the House
- Household cleaners, such as drain and oven cleaners, polishes and disinfectants
- Computers, computer parts and other electronic waste (no televisions)
- Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
- Medicines/drugs
- Cellphones
A few more items
- Needles and sharps (Place them in puncture-proof containers)
- Photo processing chemicals
- Aerosols and compressed gas
- Mercury thermostats and thermometers
FROM OUR PARTNERS:
Document Shredding
- 10 box maximum per vehicle
Electronic Recycling
- Accepted Items: Computer equipment and components (PCs, CPUs, mice, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, laptops, modems, hard drives, memory, circuit boards, speakers, power cords, cables, etc.)
- Other Electronic Items: (VCRs, DVD players, game systems, radio/CD players, MP3 players, PDAs/cradles, fax machines, scanners, cell phones/ cordless phones & chargers, and other electronic equipment).
- None Accepted Items: Televisions, microwaves, and large appliances.
Prescription Medication Disposal
- Keep medication in original container, if possible.
- Will accept prescription medications and all over-the counter medications.
- Will not accept needles and liquid medications.
Cardboard Recycling
- Boxes must be broken down before drop-off.
Smoke Detector Recycling
- The Fire Department will replace your old fire detector with a new one.
DO NOT BRING
- Latex paint: Small amounts of latex paint can be dried until solid and thrown away in the regular garbage.
- Used oil: Many places in Jackson accept used oil year round.
- Televisions, microwaves and large appliances
- Alkaline batteries: They can be thrown in the regular trash.
- Radioactive, medical or infectious waste
- Ammunition or explosives
- Waste from commercial businesses without an appointment
- Tires
- Mattresses
Remember to keep waste in original containers and do not mix chemicals.
Very Small Quantity Generators (small businesses with less than 220 lbs. of hazardous waste a month) can participate for free, but by appointment only. Call (615) 643-3170 for details.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is sponsored by the City of Jackson Stormwater Management Department, City of Jackson Health and Sanitation Department, Omega Recycling Solutions, Direct Shred, Jackson Madison County Metro Narcotics, Jackson Fire Department and Doxicom Recycling. Hazardous waste disposal costs are paid for by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
For more information, call the City of Jackson Stormwater Management Department at (731) 425-8217.