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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.
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DeSoto County Administration Building
365 Losher Street
Suite 330
Hernando, MS 38632
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Mr. Jim Bearden,
Director of Operations
Phone: (662) 429-5593
Website: DeSoto County Recyling
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Call to schedule a drop off Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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City of Jackson
Environmental Service Center
1570 Terry Road
Jackson, MS 39204
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Phone: (601) 690-1193
Website:
City of Jackson, Solid Waste Division
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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.
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Jackson State University
Computer Recycling Program
Just Hall of Science
1400 Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
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Dr. Pao-Chiang Yuan,
Professor
Phone: (601) 979-8258
Fax: (601) 979-3908
Website: JSU Computer Recycling
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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.
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