Southaven

Recycling Guidelines

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

No Glass – Plastic, paper, metal accepted together, but not glass

PLASTIC

Look for plastic items labeled #1 - #5.

  • Bottles- beverage, food, etc.
  • Cups
  • Jugs- milk, juice, etc.
  • Plastic cork for wine
  • Remove lids and caps

Remove lids and caps from plastic containers

Recycle plastic items labeled #1 - #5

METAL

Look for tin, aluminum and other metal items

  • Aluminum Cans- food & beverage

Tin, aluminum, steel, and empty aerosol cans

PAPER

Look for Paper items

  • Cardboard- flattened moving boxes, food boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls
  • Mixed paper- computer paper, flyer, magazine, newspaper, and office paper
  • Phone books
  • Wrapping Paper

Paper can be recycled up to seven times, depending on the quality

Cardboard tubes from wrapping or toilet paper rolls

No Glass – Plastic, paper, metal accepted together, but not glass

Doorstep Recycling Collection
Place acceptable recyclables in a securely tied, see-thru bag, separate from your trash and place in your bin, outside your front door with your scheduled trash collection.

When in Doubt – Toss it Out
Please do not place any unacceptable items in communal recycling containers or in your household recycling bags. Remember, if recycling contains “contaminants” (non-recyclable items or containers not properly cleaned), the whole batch may be rejected and sent to a land fill. When in doubt – best to toss it out!

What can NOT be recycled

  • Plastic bags or tissues
  • Packing peanuts (take to UPS or shipping stores)
  • No Medical sharps or syringes (put container in trash, clearly label it “SHARPS”)
  • Alkaline batteries
  • PVC pipes
  • Furniture
  • Scrap wood
  • Carpet
  • Building materials, wood, joint compound, adhesive, roofing materials
  • Plastic caps (from plastic bottles)
  • Ceramics
  • Windows
  • Mirrors

Recycle Collection Tips

  • Recycling Drop Off Locations:   The City of Southaven currently collects paper, metal, and plastic at 2 different locations: DeSoto Central High School (2911 Central Parkway) and Multi-Purpose Arena (7360 Hwy. 51 N)***DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH RECYCLING MATERIAL PROCESSING PARTNERS, RECYCLING TRAILERS HAVE BEEN PULLED FROM THE ARENA AT THIS TIME***

Multifamily-specific highlights. Check with your municipality for the latest guidelines.

  • There is no mandate to recycle in the City of Southaven or Desoto County however, sanitation and recycling services for both single-family and multi-family units  are provided by Waste Connections, a contracted hauler for the city.
  • Sanitation and Recycling Services for multi-family units are to be organized  by contacting the City of Southaven, Public Works and Facilities Department.

Household Hazardous Waste:
Please contact Desoto County for dates for their annual collection day at (662) 469-8152.

Waste Tires:
DeSoto County Board of Supervisors Tire Recycle Locations:
DeSoto County Rubbish Facility – 5255 West Sandidge Rd.
Olive Branch, MS 38654 Central Maintenance Shop – 2339 Gwynn Rd. Hernando, MS 38632
https://www.desotocountyms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3697/1Tire-Recycle-Locations-Board-of-Supervisors

Oil Recycle:
Desoto County Board of Supervisors Oil Recycle Locations :
Eastern Maintenance Shop – 10947 Hwy 178 Olive Branch, MS 38654
Central Maintenance Shop – 2339 Gwynn Rd. Hernando, MS 38632
Southern Maintenance Shop – 8155 Boggan Ln. Hernando, MS 38632
Northern Maintenance Shop – 5700 Delta View Rd. Walls, MS 38680
https://www.desotocountyms.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3693/1-Oil-Recycle-Locations-Board-of-Supervisors

Electronics:
For electronics disposal, please visit: Desoto County Rubbish Pit 5255 West Sandidge Road, Olive Branch (662) 895‐9705

Learn more about recycling in your city.

For more information, please contact:

Southaven Public Works and Facilities
5813  Pepperchase Drive, Southhaven, MS 38671
Phone: (662) 796-2489
Reference Website: https://southaven.org/209/Public-Works-and-Facilities#
Bradley Wallace, Director
Email: [email protected]

Waste Connections
(901) 398-5400
https://www.wasteconnectionsmemphis.com/

This information is not your official community or municipality guidelines. Recycling mandates may change based on the local processing capabilities and shifting markets. Contact your leasing office or local recycling agency to learn more or use the links under the “Recycling Resources"