Harrison County recycling is primarily voluntary drop-off based. Gulfport and Biloxi offer limited curbside recycling for paper, cardboard, aluminum, and plastics #1-#2. Glass recycling very limited post-2018 market changes. Contaminated bins rejected. MDEQ promotes diversion from landfills.
Harrison County recycling operates through a patchwork of municipal curbside programs and drop-off centers; Mississippi has no statewide mandatory recycling law. Gulfport and Biloxi offer limited curbside single-stream recycling collecting paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE). Since China's National Sword policy (2018) eliminated most overseas recyclables markets, glass and lower-grade plastics (#3-#7) are generally NOT accepted in Harrison County curbside programs and end up in landfill if included. Residents must separate recyclables from trash using provided or approved bins. Contaminated bins containing food waste, plastic bags, greasy pizza boxes, or non-recyclable items may be rejected and tagged. Drop-off recycling centers at the Harrison County Transfer Station and select locations accept additional materials. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under MS Code §17-17 encourages diversion from landfills through grant programs and technical assistance. Multi-family properties above a certain unit count (varies by municipality) may have additional commercial recycling requirements. Yard waste and food scraps have separate programs or require private composting. Post-Katrina debris recycling set a state precedent for metal salvage; Harrison County continues to operate scrap metal drop-off.
Contaminated bins may be tagged and skipped. Repeat contamination: $25-$100 fine under municipal code. Illegal dumping of recyclables at unauthorized sites: $500-$5,000 under MS Code §17-17-29. Commercial properties failing to provide required recycling: additional municipal fines up to $500/month.
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