Buy a Rain Barrel!

JCHD is proud to offer a special, limited-time sale on rain barrels to residents of Jackson County. Through this unique sale, one $30 rain barrel subsidy is available at check out per Jackson County address.

• Proof of Jackson County residency is required; you must show driver’s license or state ID at the time of pick-up.
• Residents outside of Jackson County may also participate in this program by purchasing items on this site at the listed price and are NOT eligible for the Jackson County resident discount.
• All barrels and supplies purchased through the Jackson County Rain Barrel Program MUST BE picked up on July 12 from 12 PM – 6 PM, at the U of I Extension office, at 402 Ava Road, Murphysboro.

A rain barrel captures rainwater from a roof and saves it for later uses, such as watering gardens, flowers, indoor plants, washing a car, or helping to fill a swimming pool, or pond. The rain barrel sale is organized by the Jackson Co. Health Department, with funding support from the Jackson County Board.

Buy a rain barrel today!

Jackson County Waste & Recycling Survey

Jackson County is updating their solid waste and recycling Plan in order to guide waste reduction, recycling, and hauling for the next 20 years! If you live, work, or play in Jackson County, we’d love to hear your input. 
Take the public survey in English 
Tomar la encuesta públical en Español
If you are representing a Jackson County business or community group, you can complete the Business/Community Group survey here. 

Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

On Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, the CDC director endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness.

JCHD has Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines available by appointment Monday -Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm, with additional hours until 5:30pm on Tuesdays. Appointments are required and can be made here or by calling 618-684-3143 ext. 150.