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.
Bulk trash collection in Rankin County is organized by individual municipalities rather than a county-wide program. Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, and Florence typically offer bulk pickup either monthly on designated routes or by advance appointment through the public works department or contracted hauler. Eligible items generally include household furniture (sofas, mattresses, chairs, tables), large appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves), and oversized household goods that do not fit in the regular cart. Appliances containing refrigerant such as refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers require refrigerant recovery by a certified technician before collection under EPA Clean Air Act §608 and MS Code Ann. §49-17-17; a sticker or documentation from the technician is typically required. Excluded from standard bulk pickup are: construction and demolition debris (drywall, lumber, shingles, concrete), household hazardous waste (paint, solvents, motor oil, pesticides), electronics and e-waste (TVs, computers, monitors), automotive parts and tires, batteries, and commercial waste. Under MDEQ's universal waste and electronics recycling guidance, residents should use the Rankin County Recycling Center or periodic county household hazardous waste collection events for excluded items. Tires can often be recycled through tire retailers or at MS Tire Management Fund drop-off sites. Construction debris from DIY projects generally requires rental of a roll-off dumpster from the hauler. Items must be placed curbside on the scheduled collection date, not earlier, and excessive piles may require a special hauling fee. Apartment complexes and commercial properties typically have separate contracts and are not eligible for residential bulk pickup.
Illegal dumping of bulk items on public property, roadsides, or someone else's property is a serious offense under MS Code Ann. §97-15-13 and §97-15-29, carrying fines from $500 to $5,000+ plus cleanup costs and potential misdemeanor or felony charges depending on volume and materials. Placing bulk items curbside before the scheduled collection date can result in $50 to $200 municipal code enforcement citations. Failure to remove refrigerant before appliance disposal is a federal Clean Air Act violation with significant penalties.
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