GOMESA Application Details
- Internal Project Number
- 281429
- 1. Title of Project
- Jackson County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Project
- 2. Location of Project
- On County owned property adjacent to 10501 Seaman Road, Vancleave, MS (PID # 02929010.022)
- 3. Requesting Organization
- Jackson County Board of Supervisors
- 4a. Name
- Ennit Morris
- 4b. Position
- 4c. Phone Number
- (228) 769-3170
- 4d. Fax Number
- 4e. Address Line 1
- 2915 Canty Street
- 4e. Address Line 2
- P.O. Box 998
- 4e. City, State Zip
- Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998
- 4f. Email
- ennit_morris@co.jackson.ms.us
- 5. FundingRequested
- $2,650,000
- Awarded Amount:
- 6. Other State or Federal Funding Sources
- No
- 7a. Amount of Additional Funds
- 7b. Source of Additional Funds
- 8. Total Project Funds Amount
- $2,754,905
- 9. Project Description/Overview
- The Jackson County Solid Waste Department is responsible for managing waste in Jackson County. The department facilitates curbside pickup of household garbage through a private contractor and curbside pickup of rubbish with in-house forces. One day a year the department also holds a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day event, allowing residents to bring items not qualified as garbage or rubbish (special waste - paints, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, corrosives, automotive fluids, batteries, household cleaners, etc.) to a central location for collection and proper disposal by the County. Although this event is highly successful, a large portion of the population is unable to participate in the once a year event. Improper disposal of these HHW's can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health, can cause poisoning, harm to the ground water, air quality, and soil quality. Surface runoff from contaminated areas discharges into the bayous and estuaries, which are aquatic nurseries, killing or severely damaging the ecosystem in these areas. Depending on the nature of the pollutant, they can be carried great distances by the tide, or can concentrate in place. As the community continues to grow, so does the volume of HHW materials requiring proper management. This project will establish a permanent collection facility, ensuring that residents have continuous access to environmentally sound disposal services, thereby reducing the illegal disposal of these items in environmentally sensitive areas.
- 10. Project Goals/Objectives
- Project Goals 1. Perform site work including pavement, access drives, utilities, drainage, etc. for public and service vehicles. 2. Construction of a 5-bay metal building and office for secure material storage and administrative functions. 3. Provide educational information for the public. Project Objectives Protect and enhance water quality of surface waters and aquifers to protect fish, wildlife, and natural resources by reducing illegal dumping of potentially hazardous materials. 1. Protect and enhance the recreational values of coastal and offshore waters (fishing, boating, swimming). 2. Protect and enhance economic development through a clean environment. 3. Improve water quality in the areas where shoreline vegetation grows. 4. Protect the natural shoreline breeding grounds for fish, crustacean, and other species.
- 11. Which of the following authorized uses set forth in the GOMESA Act does this project fall under?
- (A) Projects and activities for the purpose of coastal protection, including conservation, coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and infrastructure directly affected by coastal wetlands losses
- Yes: 1. Protect and enhance the recreational values of coastal and offshore waters (fishing, boating, swimming). 2. Protect and enhance economic development through a clean environment. 3. Protect shoreline vegetative to prevent erosion.
- (B) Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural resources.
- Yes: 1. Protect the natural shoreline breeding grounds for fish, crustacean, and other species.
- (C) Implementation of a federally-approved marine, coastal, or conservation management plan.
- (D) Mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects.
- 12. Project Timetable/Milestones
- • Permit Approvals Complete • Request Funding Sept 2026 • Complete Design Dec 2026 • Funding Award Apr 2027 • Begin Construction May 2027 • Completion Dec 2028
- 13. Project Timing
- Short-term
- 14. Current status of architectural/engineering plans & specifications for this project (if applicable):
- In Progress Funds Budgeted
- 15. In what way does this project meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Marine Resources, which includes enhancing, protecting and conserving the marine interest of Mississippi for present and future generations?
- This project meets the requirements of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources GOMESA Phase II Funding Program by intercepting harmful chemicals and other items that are detrimental to humans and the environment. Benefits include: 1. Protecting the ecosystems of shorelines and bayous, which serve as a nursery for many species of fish and crustaceans. 2. Protecting natural resources for tourism and other areas of economic development by protecting water quality, marine health, and the aesthetics of the shoreline environment. 3. Protecting drinking water aquifers. 4. Protecting and enhancing the economic and recreational quality of life of local residents.
- 16. Estimated Years To Completion
- 2
- 17. Estimated Completion Date
- 12/31/2028
- Budget:
- Salaries,Wages, Fringe
- Travel
- Architecture & Engineering
- $104,905
- Legal
- Consulting
- Construction
- $2,649,999
- Site Work
- Equipment
- Indirects
- Other
- Total
- $2,754,904
- Application Submission Date
- 09/22/2026
- Fiscal Year
- 2028
- Project Status
- Application Status
- Submitted
- Meets Criteria
- Internal Notes:
- Attachments:
- https://gomesa.dmr.ms.gov/attachments/GOMESA_1429_Attachment.pdf
- Hyperlink:
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