4 rules for unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi.
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Trash collection in Rankin County is handled by municipal contracts with private haulers or by city public works, with Brandon, Pearl, Richland, Flowood, and Florence each offering weekly curbside service on designated days. Unincorporated Rankin County residents generally contract with Waste Pro, Waste Management, or other private haulers directly. Bins must be placed curbside by 6 to 7 AM on pickup day. Holidays observed by the hauler shift pickup one day, and missed pickups should be reported to the city public works department or private hauler within 24 hours.
Rankin County municipalities require trash and recycling bins placed curbside with lids closed on collection day and retrieved within 12 to 24 hours after pickup. Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, and Richland code enforcement cite bins left at the curb beyond the allowed window under nuisance and solid waste ordinances. Bins must be spaced at least 3 feet apart, at least 3 feet from mailboxes and utility poles, and stored out of public view between pickups. HOA covenants often impose stricter storage rules than city code.
Rankin County municipalities offer scheduled bulk item pickup for large household items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances, typically by appointment or on monthly routes through city public works or contracted haulers. Electronics, tires, batteries, paint, and hazardous materials are excluded from standard bulk pickup and must be taken to MDEQ-approved drop-off facilities or Rankin County household hazardous waste events. Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, window AC units) require refrigerant removal documentation before collection.
Mississippi does not have a statewide mandatory residential recycling law, so recycling in Rankin County is voluntary and varies by municipality. Brandon, Pearl, and Flowood offer curbside recycling through their hauler contracts, accepting paper, cardboard, aluminum, steel cans, glass, and plastics #1 and #2. Contaminated bins may be rejected at the curb. Unincorporated Rankin residents rely on the Rankin County Recycling Center drop-off facilities. MDEQ promotes recycling through grants but does not mandate household participation.
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