Environmental Code Enforcement
The Environmental Code Enforcement Office educates the public about environmental issues concerning the county. The office enforces solid waste ordinances throughout Jones County and is a source of answers and solutions to environmental questions and problems. Other service areas include the regulation of all scrap tire generators within the county, assistance of the convenience/recycling centers located in the county, the overseeing of logging operations, as well assisting the general public. The office is involved with the following events each year: the Great American Cleanup, Earth Day Celebration, America Recycles Day, Clean Campus/Business Award Programs.
Whether you have a question or you need help with a cleanup, give us a call or stop by. Our office oversees a wide range of environmental issues such as:
- Complaints
- Illegal Dumps
- Illegal Burns
- Junk Cars
- Littering
- Solid Waste Issues
- Unauthorized Signs
- Logging Operations
- Contractor Compliance
- Neighborhood Cleanups
- Abandoned/Dilapidated Homes
- Convenience Centers(Enforcement)
- Environmental Education
Recent News
Accidental Litter……
Cover It Up!! Did you know that almost 80% of all litter that you see is ACCIDENTAL? The majority of the littering is caused by unsecured loads. Ever see anyone with loose trash in the back of a pickup? Guaranteed, you probably saw it again later, on the side of the road. One of the…
