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Gulf Park Estates Fire Station Community programs established to organize special waste cleanup events and support St. Andrews Fire Station Jackson County Barns community-oriented policing have proven 6900 Highway 609, Ocean Springs effective in addressing illegal dumping Ballpark Road, Vancleave problems. 10825 Highway 63, Moss Point Food Tiger Parking Lot (Hwy 614) Illegal Dumping Prevention Organized events to collect and properly In Jackson County dispose of illegally dumped materials, such as tire collections, “Clean Sweeps,” and Recyclable Items: • Cardboard cleanup days, often involve resources • Newspapers provided by government or industry and the • Aluminum efforts of local residents. • Plastic Soda Bottles • Magazines Local industry and community groups can • Plastic Milk Jugs assist in the cleanup effort by landscaping and improving the physical appearance of Seaman Road Landfill areas. Such beautification efforts can ward off potential dumpers. Residents benefit from the availability of attractive space and Items Accepted improved values. • White Goods • Recyclables • Scrap metal
• Rubbish Report Illegal Dumpsites to: • Tires - limited Jackson County Solid Waste Department • Batteries Ronda Powell 872-8340 Cost Solid Waste Coordinator Free to Residents Jackson County Solid Waste (non-commercial)
Department Hours
872-8340 Monday-Friday
7 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
For Information 228-872-8340
Visit Jackson County’s Website Funded by a grant from the The landfill is located 3 miles north from www.co.jackson.ms.us Mississippi Department of Washington Ave. on Seaman Road (between Environmental Quality
What Is Illegal Dumping? Why is illegal dumping a problem? Dedicated enforcement Illegal dumping is disposal of waste in an un- The health risks associated with illegal dumping and prosecution permitted area. Illegally dumped wastes are are significant. Areas used for illegal dumping personnel are valuable primarily non-hazardous materials that are may be easily contributors to an dumped to avoid either disposal fees or the time accessible to illegal dumping and effort required for proper disposal. These people, prevention program. materials typically include: especially children, who are The Commission on • Construction and demolition wastes such as vulnerable to the Environmental Quality drywall, roofing shingles, lumber, bricks, physical approved an award to concrete, and siding (protruding nails which allocates funds • Abandoned automobiles, auto parts, and or sharp edges) for a solid waste enforcement officer and the scrap tires and chemical cleanup of existing unauthorized dumps on • Appliances or (harmful fluids or dust) hazards posed by wastes. public and private property. “white goods” Rodents, insects, and other vermin attracted to • Furniture dump sites may also pose health risks. • Yard waste • Household trash Countless neighborhoods have been evacuated and • Medical waste property damage has been significant because of fire spontaneous dumpsites that caught , either by combustion arson Site uses for illegal dumping vary but may or, more commonly, by . In rural areas, open burning at dump sites can cause include abandoned industrial, residential, or forest fires and severe erosion as fires burn away commercial buildings; vacant lots on public or private property; and infrequently used alleys or trees and undergrowth. Dumping activities in such roadways. Because of their accessibility and areas can also have a negative impact on plants and Penalties For Illegal Dumping? wildlife. Additionally, runoff from dump sites poor lighting, areas along rural roads and containing chemicals may railways are particularly vulnerable. While enforcing site cleanup the enforcement contaminate wells and officer will take notice of the names of any surface water used as sources persons appearing on the waste materials. of drinking water. Individuals who refuse to adhere to the waste
management regulations of Jackson County will Dump sites serve as magnets be penalized as follows: for additional dumping and
other criminal activities. As a result of such illegal First Offense = $50 - $250.00 Fine dumping, property values Second Offense = $100 - $500 Fine If not addressed, illegal dumps often attract decrease and the community becomes unattractive
more waste, potentially including hazardous to commercial and residential developers. Without wastes such as asbestos, household chemicals the tax revenues that accompany development, the and paints, automotive fluids, and commercial funding available to establish and maintain or industrial wastes. effective illegal dumping prevention programs is limited.