Ocean Springs, MS Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Jackson County trash and recycling pickup is managed at the municipal level, with each city contracting waste haulers or operating direct municipal services. Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, and Gautier each administer their own collection programs, while unincorporated areas rely on private haulers or the Jackson County Utility Authority for solid waste services. Residents receive assigned pickup days based on route schedules, with most areas receiving weekly curbside collection. Bins must be placed curbside by the designated morning time, typically 6 to 7 AM on pickup day. Overnight placement the evening before is often permitted but bins must be retrieved promptly after collection. Federal holidays (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) typically delay pickup one day for the remainder of that week. Recycling collection where offered may be on the same or alternate schedule depending on the municipality. Contaminated recycling bins with non-recyclable materials may be skipped and tagged with educational notices. Oversized, overweight, or overflowing bins will not be collected and may trigger overage fees. After hurricanes, pickup schedules are typically disrupted for days or weeks with emergency debris collection managed separately through Jackson County Emergency Management and FEMA-coordinated haulers. Yard waste collection varies by municipality, with some offering separate bagged or bundled pickup. Bulk items typically require special scheduling and may incur additional fees. Contact each municipality's public works department for specific schedule changes or missed pickup reports.