Residents from throughout West Tennessee converged on the Jackson Public Works facility, 164 Conalco Drive, for the City of Jackson’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, which allows the public to eliminate harmful wastes around their homes the right way – and without harming the environment.
Most think of pesticides and paint thinner, household cleaners and oil-based paint, but this year Collection Day also partnered with Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics, Omega Recycling Solutions and Direct Shred to offer safe disposal of prescribed medications, expanded recycling and disposal of computer products and small electronics, and paper shredding and cardboard recycling.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation provided funding for Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
(PHOTO: Residents line up to deliver harmful wastes during the City of Jackson’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Saturday – courtesy Ricky Brown – Grace Media Group)
