Garbage piling up across the Mid-South as trash collection pushed back again

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The winter storm may be moving out, but across the Mid-South another mess has been piling up: garbage left sitting on curbs.

Memphians were told trash pickup would begin on Wednesday, but as of Wednesday evening, that trash is still on the street.

City leaders have said that while main roads are starting to improve, the bigger issue is still in neighborhoods, where crews have to stop, get out and safely collect trash. In a statement, the City of Memphis said trash pickup would not resume Wednesday, as was originally expected.

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Officials said if conditions improve, trash and recycling collection could resume Thursday, starting with Thursday routes. If not, service will restart on the regular collection schedule once it’s safe.

People are being asked to leave their carts at the curb until pickup is completed.

FOX13 spoke with several people who said they understand the safety concerns, but they are more than ready for service to resume.

“Nothing has been picked up yet,” Memphis resident Reginald Williams said. Asked why, Williams said, “Well, we got ice, and I called. Nobody’s been through. I hope they come one day.”

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City leaders said ice remains along curbs, in medians, alleys and other areas where crews have to exit their trucks, which continues to pose safety concerns. The city said it appreciates the public’s patience as crews continue to monitor conditions and work toward safely restoring service.

Below are places you can drop trash:

Shelby County (Tenn.)

• North Shelby Landfill: 7111 Old Millington Road in Millington
• South Shelby Landfill: 5494 Malone Road in Memphis

DeSoto County (Miss.)

• Dumpster location: Greenbrook Softball Complex, 740 Stowewood Drive in Southaven.
• Recycle locations: Greenbrook Softball Complex, 740 Stowewood Drive in Southaven; DeSoto Central High School, 2911 Central Parkway in Southaven.

NOTE: DeSoto County has placed dumpsters throughout the county for those who want to dispose of their excess trash.