Jackson Recycling Program Mission: To educate and provide cost-effective opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste in a sustainable manner in the city of Jackson and to encourage citizens to “re-think” outside the trash.

City of Jackson, TN Recycling Center

Jackson Recycling Center Mission: To support our recycling program mission by providing opportunities to recycle cardboard, paper, plastics #1 and #2, and metals in a city-centered area that is available and affordable for all residents.

The Jackson Recycle Center procedures and best practices are of importance as the center will be impacted by several variables including contamination, weather, absence of operators, and the ability to timely empty bins. The recommended operations schedule and procedures detailed here will help keep the recycling center efficient, effective, and environmentally safe.

RECYCLING CENTER LOCATION:

     JACKSON, TN RECYCLING CENTER LOCATION is city-centered at:
          74B Conalco Drive Jackson, TN 38301

Daily Schedule:

JACKSON RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:
          Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
          Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

               ***Please note center is closed from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. daily.

CLOSED FOR ALL CITY OBSERVED HOLIDAYS:

            2024 HOLIDAYS THAT AFFECT THE RECYCLING CENTER:          

                            Good Friday:      Friday, April 18^th, 2025  

                            Juneteenth:        Thursday, June 19^th, 2025

                            July 4^th:              Friday, July 4^th, 2025

                            Thanksgiving:     Thursday, November 27^th, 2025

                            Thanksgiving:     Friday, November 28^th, 2025

                            Christmas Eve:   Wednesday, December 24^th, 2025

                            Christmas:          Thursday, December 25^th, 2025

ASSISTANCE OR EDUCATION FOR RESIDENTS:
    Public is expected to properly sort their materials themselves. The materials will be sorted by residents and accepted in the categorized recycling bins. Attendants will be available to help educate residents on proper recycling and center processes which will allow us to recycle these items at no cost to residents. Education is a priority for our recycling and doing so in one location produces a uniform process and message while reducing manageable costs like contamination. The attendant is there to be a resource for the resident and will be available to help with any questions by educating on the items accepted, items not accepted, and best practices for the facility. Attendants will view all materials residents bring into the facility to place in the recycling bins in order to scan for contamination.

PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTING:
    The center is designed to be efficient and reduce traffic incidents by routing traffic in a counter clockwise direction. All traffic will be routed through the center by attendants, signage, and directional arrows will help with the traffic flow.

PUBLIC SAFETY, SCHEDULE, AND VISITOR POLICY:
    ONLY attendants are allowed in the recycling center building. In case of inclement weather or mechanical issues at the facility, the facility will remain closed to the public until remedied. Jackson Recycle Center will observe all city of Jackson recognized holidays which will result in some closures. Please refer to www.jacksontn.gov and/or the City of Jackson, TN's social media pages for closures or information. 

RECOVERABLE ITEMS ACCEPTED:
   Materials need to be rinsed out and free of food. There is no need to wash extensively or with soap. Follow the “WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT” rule to reduce contamination.

CARDBOARD & PAPERBOARD Sorted separately from other mixed paper materials and must be broken down.

• Cardboard Boxes
• Thin Paperboard Boxes:
  • Cereal and Food Boxes 

MIXED PAPER is to be sorted into the same bin.

• Newspaper
  • All newspaper goes to the Animal Center when needed.
• Magazines
• Junk Mail
• Shredded Paper
  • ** SHREDDED PAPER MUST BE IN A CLEAR TIED BAG*

PLASTICS #1 and #2:

• Materials need to be rinsed out and free of food. There is no need to wash extensively or with soap.
  
  
• Most plastics will be coded on the bottom. Check the packaging for the type of plastics.
  

• Lids and labels can be left on the empty bottles.
  
  
• Most plastics #1 and #2 will be drinking bottles and cleaning supplies.
  
  
• No black plastics are accepted as they hinder the chemical recycling of plastic materials.

METALS can be sorted by type of use or size

Beverage Containers:

• Beverage cans of any type - empty and uncrushed

                 Food Containers:

• Food cans of any kind - empty and uncrushed

         Large Miscellaneous Metal:

• All other metals - doorknobs, metal piping, plumbing, odds  and ends, home goods, etc.

What can I do with my recycling other than the Jackson Recycling Center?
   For resources on where you can recycle most common items outside of the Jackson Recycle Center, please visit the “Bulk Debris and Recycling Business Resource List” under the Health & Sanitation Department page.

Are my items actually being recycled at the Jackson Recycling Center? 

    Yes! It is important that we divert as much recycled materials as possible from our local municipal waste streams and landfills. The accepted items at our center will be taken to local vendors to complete the next phase of the recycling process. From there, they will transport materials to their various vendors who accept each of those streams. Each of these partners produce certificates guaranteeing proof of recycling.