E-Waste: Local Government Collection Programs

Several local governments and organizations in Mississippi offer permanent drop-off locations for residents to bring their unwanted electronics. Below are the local e-waste recycling programs known to MDEQ. If there is not a program for your area, please contact your local solid waste program coordinator, board of supervisors, or city officials to see if they offer such a program. If you are a local official and have a program that is not listed below, please contact Mr. Reese Yontz either through e-mail or by phone at (601) 961-5035 to be added to the list below.


DeSoto County Administration Building
365 Losher Street
Suite 330
Hernando, MS 38632
Mr. Jim Bearden, Director of Operations
Phone: (662) 429-5593
Website: DeSoto County Recyling
Call to schedule a drop off Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

City of Jackson
Environmental Service Center
1570 Terry Road
Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: (601) 690-1193
Website: City of Jackson, Solid Waste Division
Accepts household hazardous waste including batteries, cell phones, computers, fluorescent light bulbs, and more (see website for a complete listing). Homeowner must drop-off the wastes (no contractors). No disposal fee charged to homeowners. Drop-offs are accepted only during business hours which are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the fourth Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Jackson State University
Computer Recycling Program
Just Hall of Science
1400 Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Dr. Pao-Chiang Yuan, Professor
Phone: (601) 979-8258
Fax: (601) 979-3908
Website: JSU Computer Recycling
This program accepts a large variety of computers and computer equipment. Computers are tested and working systems are given to low income families. Contact Dr. Pao-Chiang Yuan for more information.