Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide residential garbage pickup service?
No. The Golden Triangle Regional Landfill does not provide curbside garbage collection, trash cans, billing, or pickup schedules. Residential garbage service is managed by your local city, county, or private waste collection provider.
Who should I contact about a missed trash pickup or garbage bill?
Please contact your local sanitation department or your residential waste collection company directly. The landfill only provides waste disposal services and does not manage residential collection routes or billing accounts.
Can residents bring waste directly to the landfill?
Yes. Residents may bring small loads to our public convenience area for disposal or larger loads for disposal at the landfill workface.
Do you accept waste tires?
Yes. We accept non-business waste tires at no charge through a state-supported waste tire program. Quantities are limited, please call us for more information at (662) 324-7566.
Do you recycle materials?
The landfill does not operate a recycling center. However, we sponsor an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day each spring for area residents. On that day, recyclers will be at the landfill to accept the following materials: Pesticides, Paints and Stains, Rodent Poison, Electronic Waste, Lighter Fluids, Batteries, Aerosols, Household Cleaners, Automobile Fluids, Oil filters, Waste Tires, Chlorine, and Herbicides.
What types of waste do you accept?
We accept non-hazardous solid waste, construction and demolition debris, industrial waste, and approved special waste materials.
What are your business hours?
We’re open Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas Day (December 25).
On Christmas Eve (December 24), we close at noon.
What are the disposal fees?
- $15.00 Minimum Disposal Fee
- $32.00/ton Commercial Customers and C & D Customers
- $37.00/ton Industrial Customers
- Special Waste disposal rates vary; call us for more information.
Can I pay with a debit/credit card?
The GTR Landfill accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Please note that a $2.00 minimum or 3.15% convenience fee applies to all card transactions. Cash payments are always welcome with no fee.
Do you offer commercial billing accounts?
Yes, please call us or stop by our office to open a commercial billing account.
- Phone: (662) 324-7566
- Address: 9778 Old West Point Road, Starkville, MS 39759
How do I pay my commercial account?
Mail Payments to:
Golden Triangle Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
P.O. Box 1619, Starkville, MS 39760
Online: Future link here
Call: (662) 324-7566