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Every free and paid way to get rid of a lawn mower in Jackson, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Jackson
2
bulk items with garbage on your second weekly collection day
TVs OK
televisions, radios, and toilets are on the city's bulk list
311
Jackson Solid Waste, to confirm appliances and anything beyond 2 items
Every route for a lawn mower in Jackson, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Jackson guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Jackson, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Jackson bulk items with second-day garbage collection: lawn mowers
Free, with a step firstDrain gas and oil, then set the mower out as one bulk item.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes with City of Jackson garbage collection.
How to schedule: No appointment. Jackson collects garbage twice a week; on your second collection day you can set out 2 bulk items and bagged leaves with your household garbage.
Limits: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list.
Set-out: At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Jackson: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering lawn mowers, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Jackson: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Jackson, MS provides solid waste services through the city Public Works Department, including curbside trash, recycling, and (separately scheduled) bulk item collection. Mississippi’s solid waste regulations are administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the Mississippi Nonhazardous Solid Waste Management Regulations. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Jackson residents, free city services, donation programs, retailer haul-away, MDEQ-permitted self-haul facilities, and paid pickup when needed.
The Jackson rule for lawn mowers: Drain gas and oil, then set the mower out as one bulk item.
Program basics: 2 bulk items per week on the second collection day. Bulk includes furniture, mattresses, couches, TVs and radios, and toilets per the city's list. At the curb with your garbage by the morning of your second collection day, clear of carts and obstructions.
What the city will not take: Construction debris, hazardous waste, tires, and anything beyond 2 items. Large appliances with refrigerant should be confirmed with Solid Waste (311 or 601-960-1875) before set-out.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Jackson: Garbage Collection (bulk items on second collection day). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why lawn mowers are different from ordinary bulk. Fuel and oil are hazardous household waste. A mower set out with gas in the tank will be skipped by most bulk crews and refused by scrap yards, and residual oil leaks onto the truck bed. Draining both takes ten minutes but is the step everyone skips.
Three mistakes that get lawn mowers left at the curb:
Paid pickup is mostly for riding mowers that will not fit a bulk program and have no scrapper nearby.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A push mower fits in any trunk with the handle folded. A rider needs a trailer or ramps into a pickup. Scrap yards take both free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee.
Drain fluids before loading so nothing spills in the vehicle.
LoadUp paid lawn mower pickup
$80+For Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your lawn mower. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book lawn mower pickup in Jackson with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Jackson proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Jackson junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national lawn mower disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Jackson: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Jackson pick up lawn mowers for free?
Yes, drained, as one item.
How much does paid lawn mower removal cost in Jackson?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single lawn mower pickup in Jackson starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Jackson households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed city bulk limits, are clearing out an entire room or property, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional junk removal in Jackson with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle loading, pickup, and licensed disposal. Donation routing for usable items where possible.
Can I put a lawn mower out with bulk trash?
Push mowers, yes, in most cities, provided the gas and oil are drained. Riding mowers usually exceed bulk weight limits and go to a scrap yard or paid pickup. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
How do I drain the gas and oil?
Run the mower until it stalls or siphon the tank into an approved gas can. Then tip the mower with the spark plug side up and drain the oil through the fill tube into a pan, or remove the drain plug underneath. Take both to an auto parts store or HHW facility.
Will a scrap yard pay for a lawn mower?
A few dollars for a push mower, more for a rider. The aluminum engine block has the most value. Many people find the free pickup more useful than the payout.
What do I do with the battery from a riding mower?
It is a 12V lead-acid battery accepted free at any auto parts store, often with a core credit, and at HHW facilities. Never put it in the trash.
Is this Jackson page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Jackson guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.