The City of Jonesboro Sanitation Department provides essential waste management services that keep our community clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. Understanding the nuances of trash pickup ensures residents can effectively manage their household waste while contributing to community cleanliness.
References:
- Official Sanitation Department: https://www.jonesboro.org/170/Sanitation
- City of Jonesboro Trash FAQs: https://www.jonesboro.org/Faq.aspx?QID=246
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Jonesboro
The Sanitation Department operates collection routes Monday through Friday, with each residential area having a designated trash pickup day. Residents must place their trash carts curbside no later than 6:00 am on their specific collection day.
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Cart Placement and Requirements
- Place cart at least five feet away from mailboxes and vehicles
- Avoid positioning carts under basketball goals or high-wire lines
- Remove cart from curbside after collection
What to Place in Trash Carts
✅ Acceptable Items:
- Bagged household garbage
- Normal home-generated trash
❌ Prohibited Items:
- Liquid paint
- Flammable liquids
- Automotive batteries
- Construction waste
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Explosives
- Rocks and concrete materials
Recycling Services
Jonesboro offers recycling collection twice monthly:
- Yellow sticker carts: 1st and 3rd week collection
- Orange sticker carts: 2nd and 4th week collection
Recyclable materials include:
- #1 and #2 plastics
- Aluminum and steel cans
- Newspaper
- Office paper
- Corrugated cardboard
Bulk & Large Item Disposal
The city does not collect large or bulky items like furniture. Residents should:
- Take items to Legacy Landfill
- Located off Highway 1 South and County Road 476
- Contact: 870-972-6353
Yard Waste and Tree Limb Services
Yard Waste Collection
- Picked up twice monthly on trash collection day
- Best to take directly to city incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive
- Use paper bags or 32-gallon containers labeled “YARD WASTE”
- Maximum weight: 20 pounds per container
Tree Limb Collection
- Collected monthly on trash collection day
- Limbs must be:
- No longer than 10 feet
- No wider than 8 inches in diameter
- Alternative: Take to city incinerator for faster service
Holiday and Weather Considerations
During holidays or severe weather, trash collection schedules may be adjusted. Residents should:
- Follow City of Jonesboro’s official Facebook page for updates
- Call Sanitation Department at 870-932-7520 for specific inquiries
How to Request Services
Contact Information
- Sanitation Department: 870-932-7520
- Physical Address: 2601 Dan Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Additional Services
- Cart replacement
- Extra trash pickup
- Recycling cart purchase
Jonesboro’s Sanitation Department provides comprehensive waste management services designed to maintain community cleanliness and environmental responsibility. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can ensure efficient trash pickup and contribute to a cleaner city.
FAQ
What holidays are trash pickup in Jonesboro?Our regular pickup days will be on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and on most holidays during the year, except for the following: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day., Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, when they will be picked up on the following day after the holiday.
What holidays is Waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Why didn’t my trash get picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Can I throw yard waste in the trash?Don’t Trash it
Avoid putting your lawn clippings or yard waste in the trash. When yard waste ends up in trash cans, it takes up valuable space in landfills.
https://www.jonesboro.org/170/Sanitation
If you have any questions or concerns about trash collection in Jonesboro, please call us at 870-932-7520. You have a designated trash pickup day. On that day
https://www.jonesboro.org/Faq.aspx?QID=246
An orange sticker on your recycling cart means collection is twice a month: the 2 nd and 4th week of the month on the day of your trash pick up.