Desoto County, MS Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

DeSoto County, MS handles bulk disposal through municipal programs and the DeSoto County Transfer Station located in Hernando. Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and Hernando each offer bulk item pickup on an appointment basis or monthly schedule; residents call public works or submit an online request specifying items. Eligible items generally include furniture (couches, chairs, tables), mattresses and box springs, large appliances, carpet (rolled and tied), and bagged yard waste in excess of normal weekly amounts. Appliances containing refrigerant, including refrigerators, freezers, window air-conditioners, and dehumidifiers, require removal and documentation by an EPA Section 608-certified technician under the federal Clean Air Act and MS Code Ann. §49-17-43 before collection. Excluded items include electronics (TVs, computers, monitors), tires, automotive batteries, paint, motor oil, household chemicals, and construction debris; these must go to the DeSoto County Transfer Station or to special collection events (such as Household Hazardous Waste days) organized by the county. Construction and demolition debris from remodeling projects is not eligible for residential bulk pickup and must be hauled to the transfer station or handled by a contractor's dumpster. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled bulk pickup date, not earlier, to avoid property maintenance violations. Excessive piles beyond standard bulk limits (commonly 4 cubic yards) may require a special hauling fee. Illegal dumping of bulk items on roadsides or vacant lots is a criminal offense under MS Code Ann. §17-17-29.