What DeSoto County itself runs: 4 landfills, sites and programs covering 7 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
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DeSoto County takes tires (limit 25 per month, no commercial vendors) at the Environmental Services Shop, 2373 Gwynn Road, Nesbit (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.) and the Rubbish Facility, 5255 W. Sandidge Road, Olive Branch. E-waste drop-off: Environmental Services, 2373 Gwynn Road, Nesbit (open 24 hours); the Rubbish Facility; the County Administration Building parking lot, 365 Losher Street, Hernando (24 hours); and the Olive Branch Maintenance Shop, 10414 Hwy 178, Olive Branch (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Services are for DeSoto County residents.
DeSoto County Household Hazardous Waste Day (annual)
DeSoto County holds an annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, usually in the spring; the date is announced early each year (next date: TBA). Accepted items include all paints, car batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides and pool chemicals, plus up to 5 tires per citizen. Business and commercial waste is not accepted. Questions: DeSoto County Solid Waste, 662-469-8152.
DeSoto County offers recycling drop-off at 9 locations across the county for paper, plastic, cardboard and aluminum. The City of Southaven lists two county drop-off sites inside the city: DeSoto Central High School (2911 Central Parkway) and the Greenbrook Softball Complex (740 Stowewood Dr).