Recycling:

• Citizens may take recyclable products to one of four City recycling bins located at: 

1. Northeast of the intersection of West Main Street and Coley Road behind Fire Station Six.
2. On the East side of South Lawndale Street behind Avonlea Assisted Living and Retirement Community.
3. On the East side of North Commerce Street at the City compost site.
4. Behind the Idea Center on East Main Street.     

The following items may be placed in the recycling bins: 

• Newspaper and cardboard
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Plastic bottles #1 and #2 (number found on bottom of bottle) (soft drink, milk, detergent, etc.)

Household hazardous waste recycling:

• The Public Works Department offers a service to citizens by providing a collection point for household hazardous waste products. Citizens may take these products to the Public Works Department, located at 604 Crossover Drive.  A sign designating the drop-off point is located on the west end of the office building.  Collected materials will be recycled or disposed of properly.

Mulch and Compost:

Mulch and compost can be obtained by anyone free of charge when available.

• The brush and trees removed from City rights-of-way are taken to the Public Works Mulch and Compost sites on the East side of North Commerce Street.
• Leaves and grass clipping may be taken to the compost site located on the East side of North Commerce Street.  Leaves must not be in bags or mixed with garbage.
• Loading is provided.
• To obtain mulch or compost visit the sites during the times listed below:
  The normal hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• The summer hours of operation are: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Call the Public Works Department at (662) 841-6457 for availability.