Laurel Recycling

Laurel Recycling is the small recycling center on Ross Johnson Road that locals use to keep cans, paper and certain plastics out of the landfill. Neighbors with household recyclables and light cleanup loads stop by here rather than hauling everything to a regional landfill. It’s the kind of place seen more often in rural parts of Mississippi where convenience centers fill the gap between curbside pickup and county facilities.

Expect a modest, no-frills setup with several large collection bins and a concrete pad for dropping off materials. Pull up slowly to see where the bins sit - they’ll generally be visible from the entrance and off to one side of the lot. Loads are typically sorted by material before being placed in the appropriate bin, so have cardboard flattened and paper bundled if possible. Weekends and spring cleanup bring extra traffic, so lines or brief waits are common.