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The next electronics drop-off day and paper shredding event is January 27, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Birmingham Zoo. These events are free for residents of Jefferson County. Please place all materials in the trunk or bed of your vehicle and secure them. Remain in your vehicle while dropping off materials -- we have event workers taking care of it! All paper is shredded on site, but please make sure it is free of binder clips. All computer hard drives are destroyed by our partner vendor ProTec Recycling.
Items accepted:
- Cable boxes, modems, routers, computers/laptops, rechargeable batteries
- Cameras and security equipment, cords, cables, wire, charges
- Small appliances (coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, microwaves, toasters, vacuums)
- Cell Phones, tablets, printers, scanners, fax machines (ink and toner cartridges)
- Televisions and monitors (all types)
If you have questions please call our Stormwater Program at 205-325-8741.
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In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, Jefferson County's Information Technology Security Officer, Cedric Norfleet, Jr. discusses crucial tips on how to prevent phishing which is a fraudulent practice used by sending emails or other messages from scammers pretending to be reputable companies such as retailers (Amazon, Target, etc.).
Top Three Preventative Tips against the Dangers of Phishing:
1. Do NOT click on any suspicious links - Phishing emails usually come with double letters and misspelled words. If you are unsure about an email, go to companies website and verify. It does NOT hurt to leave a link unopened.
2. Do NOT disclose sensitive information - Most times phishing emails will tell you that the message is URGENT and could result in an outcome beyond your control.
3. Verify the legitimacy of emails and calls - Be aware of these tactics used in an attempt to steal information from you including your consent through AI generated voice measures (vishing). If you receive an email or phone call requesting sensitive information or immediate action, independently verify the request. |
Jefferson County Environmental Services will have a series of public engagement meetings to provide overviews of upcoming sewer overflow mitigation projects. These projects will take place across the county and involve the rehabilitation of over 300,000 feet of existing sewer mains and service lines. It also includes the replacement of more than 6,000 feet of force main piping and the elimination of a pump station through the upgrading of the sewer pipe. Each meeting will start at 6 p.m. with a short presentation on the construction impacts in the area, then we will answer questions about the work.
Anyone not able to attend the meeting can review the project information at the Jefferson County Environmental Services Office during normal business hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) 716 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. N, Suite A-300, Birmingham, AL 35203.
The Commission will resume meetings in January. Below are the meeting dates. You can watch the meetings live on our livestream, or revisit this page and watch it later. The meetings are also shown live on X (Twitter), Facebook, and our YouTube channel.
Meeting Dates:
- January 9 - Pre-Commission Meeting
- January 11 - Commission Meeting
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