Daily Schedule:
JACKSON RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
RECYCLING CENTER LOCATION:
The current recycling bins are located at Jackson Recycling Center city-centered location: 74B Conalco Drive Jackson, TN 38301.
ASSISTANCE OR EDUCATION FOR RESIDENTS:
Public is expected to properly sort their materials themselves. The bins will be sorted by residents and accepted in the categorized recycling bins. Attendants will be available to help educate residents on proper recycling and center processes which will allow us to recycle these items at no cost to residents. Education is a priority for our recycling and doing so in one location produces a uniform process and message while reducing manageable costs like contamination. The attendant is there to be a resource for the resident and will be available to help with any questions by educating on the items accepted, items not accepted, and best practices for the facility. Information category cards will be available for residents to help with proper recycling and sorting of materials.
PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTING:
The center is designed to be efficient and reduce traffic incidents. All traffic will be routed through the center by Attendants, signage, and directional arrows will help with the traffic flow.
PUBLIC SAFETY, SCHEDULE, AND VISITOR POLICY:
In case of inclement weather or mechanical issues at the facility, the facility will remain closed to the public until remedied. Jackson Recycle Center will observe all city of Jackson recognized holidays which will result in some closures Monday, Friday, and/or Saturdays. Please refer to www.jacksontn.gov and/or the City of Jackson, TN's social media pages for closures or information. ONLY attendants are allowed in the recycling center building.
RECOVERABLE ITEMS ACCEPTED:
Materials need to be rinsed out and free of food. There is no need to wash extensively or with soap.
- “WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT”
- CARDBOARD is sorted separately from other paper/paperboard materials and must be broken down.
- PAPER & PAPERBOARD are to be sorted into the same bin.
- PLASTICS #1 and #2 are unseparated and sorted into the same bin.
- Materials need to be rinsed out and free of food. There is no need to wash extensively or with soap.
- Most plastics will be coded on the bottom. Check the packaging for the type of plastics.
- Lids and labels can be left on the empty bottles.
- Most plastics #1 and #2 will be drinking bottles and cleaning supplies.
- METALS can be sorted by type of use or size
- Beverage cans of any type - empty and uncrushed
- Food cans of any kind - empty and uncrushed
- All other metals - doorknobs, metal piping, plumbing, odds and ends, home goods, etc.
- Large size metals - please call H&S for a very large metal drop-off.
What can I do with my recycling other than the Jackson Recycling Center?
For resources on where you can recycle most common items outside of the Jackson Recycle Center, please visit the Bulk Debris and Recycling Business Resource List under Health & Sanitation Department.
Are my items actually being recycled at the Jackson Recycling Center?
Yes! It is important that we divert as much recycled materials as possible from our local municipal waste streams and landfills. The accepted items at our center will be taken to local vendors to complete the next phase of the recycling process. They will transport materials to their various vendors that accept each of those streams. Each of these partners will produce certificates guaranteeing proof of recycling.