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What can I recycle in Lexington?
Paper Products
- Boxboard, e.g. cereal, cracker, cake-mix, spaghetti, etc., boxes (remove the lining)
- Brown paper bags
- Catalogues
- Corrugated cardboard (remove any packing material)
- Magazines
- Newspapers, with inserts
- Office and school papers
- Phone books
- Unwanted mail, fliers, & door hangers
Cans
- Aerosol (hair spray, etc.- Empty!)
- Aluminum soda & beer cans
- Steel food cans (Please rinse; labels can stay on)
Plastic
- Bottles and jugs only, e.g. soda, milk, water, juice, detergent, bleach, and fabric softener
Glass
- Blue, brown, clear and green bottles and jars go into the Rosie with other recyclables
- No Pyrex, ceramics or plate glass
What can I not recycle in Lexington?
- Beverage and refrigerated packaging, e.g. soft drink carrier cases and frozen-food boxes
- Plastic store bags (return to grocery stores)
- Styrofoam containers
DOWNLOAD A RECYLING FLYER:
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RECYCLING OPTIONS:
BULKY ITEMS:
What to do when you have an item that will not fit in your Herbie.
TIRES:
The city will pick up tires from your residence under certain conditions.
YARD WASTE:
Organic material from yards: grass clippings, leaves, shrub trimmings, and tree limbs.
DEAD ANIMALS:
The city will pick up small animals.
APPLIANCES:
Arrange a special pick-up for appliances such as air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, water heaters, washers, dryers, stoves, furnaces, etc.
ELECTRONICS:
The electronics recycling drop-off center accepts residential electronics waste Monday through Saturday.
RECYCLING DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
Those not receiving city recycling services but who wish to be good stewards of the environment can take recyclable materials to these locations.
NEED A ROSIE CART?
Residents and businesses with city refuse collection may request a Rosie by either calling LexCall at 3-1-1 or clicking here.
RECYCLING PROGRAMS:
SCHOOL RECYCLING:
Schools who are interested in starting a recycling program, please call 425-2255 or send an email for more information.
BUSINESS RECYCLING:
If you are interested in recycling your corrugated cardboard or other items at your business please contact us at 425-2255 or send an email for more information.
LIVE GREEN LEXINGTON PARTNER PROGRAM:
Learn how your business, school or apartment can gain recognition through the Live Green Lexington Partner Program and Bluegrass PRIDE. You can be a Wastebuster Partner by committing to recycle and reduce waste. |