‘Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day’ is approaching in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Do your part! A free opportunity approaches to keep harmful wastes out of our landfills and stormwater system.

The City of Jackson’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is coming up on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. It will be held at 164 Conalco Drive, which is located off North Parkway between North Royal Street and Dr. FE Wright Drive. Items not accepted are latex paint, televisions, microwaves, and large appliances. This event is open to all surrounding counties.

“Items that you can bring to recycle are electronic components, computers, we’re taking prescription medicines, cardboard, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers,” said Wendy Braxter Ryhne, stormwater program manager.

For more information and a complete list of what to bring, you can contact the City of Jackson Stormwater Management Department at 731-425-8217.

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