FAQ Category: .Waste Management

The new billing ordinance is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026, and the first bills under the new system are expected after that date. The county will announce the exact first billing cycle before bills go out.

The proposed residential rate is $18.00 per month for the first cart, with a separate monthly charge for each additional cart. These rates are not final until adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The Board expects to finalize the rates and the contract following its June 15 meeting.

Pike County does not participate in a county wide recycling program for each residence. We do have 4 recycling contains in the county for disposing recyclable materials:

McComb —- 1241 Parklane Road (fire station #4)
Summit —– 801 Peter Street (behind the police station)
Magnolia— 180 S. Cherry Street (across from the fire station, in the parking lot)
Osyka —— 215 S. Liberty Street (next to town hall police station)

Pike County hosts a hazardous waste collection day every 2 years. Please always follow the state guidelines on hazardous waste: https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/household-hazardous-waste/

Pike County hosts a hazardous waste collection day every 2 years. Please always follow the state guidelines on hazardous waste: https://www.mdeq.ms.gov/household-hazardous-waste/

No. Yard debris (grass clippings, leaves, limbs, and other landscaping waste) is not included in cart service and should not be placed in or beside your cart. Yard debris can be taken to the Pike County Landfill, 3031 MS-48 E, Magnolia, (601) 783-6765, or the Pike County Transfer Station, 3104 Lindbergh Rd., Magnolia, (601) 783-2369.

These items can be taken to the following locations:

Pike County Landfill
3031 MS-48 E, Magnolia, MS 39652
(601)783-6765

Pike Co. Transfer Station
3104 Lindbergh Rd., Magnolia, MS 39652
(601)783-2369

The following hazardous household waste items should NOT be treated as everyday trash and should NOT be disposed of curbside, in your totes, bins or carts:

• Batteries
• Electronics
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Paint and paint cans
• Used motor oil and filters
• Prescription medications

Please bag your trash and tie the bags before placing them inside your cart. Loose trash is not recommended.

Yes. Visit home.wm.com/muni to view your holiday schedule and manage your service. When Waste Management observes a holiday, it is required to publicize the schedule change and to complete makeup collection within two days after the holiday or by your next regular pickup day, whichever comes first.