The Pearl River County Board of Supervisors will host a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until grant funds are expended.

The drop-off location for the event will be the Pearl River County Health Department, located at 7547 Highway 11 in Carriere. The event is funded through a grant from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

Accepted Items:

Residents can safely dispose of the following household hazardous waste materials:

• Aerosols
• Corrosives and oxidizers (household chemicals)
• Poisonous substances
• Flammable liquids (gasoline, diesel, kerosene)
• Batteries (car and small batteries)
• Mercury and instruments containing mercury
• Fluorescent and compact bulbs
• Fire extinguishers
• Propane tanks
• Electronic items (TVs, printers)

Items Not Accepted:

The following items will not be accepted at the event:

• Infectious waste or debris
• Sharps/needles
• DEA-regulated materials or medications
• Radioactive waste
• Explosives
• Fireworks and ammunition

Residents can contact the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors for more information.