Environmental Services
The Division of Environmental Services provides a wide range of environmentally-related services to city government and the public. These include civic beautification, community-wide sustainability initiatives, urban forestry, greenway management, mowing of corridors and county roads, enforcement of environmental ordinances, public outreach and education, and internal energy initiatives.
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Bring your used cooking oil to the Gobble Grease Toss
Go green on Black Friday at the Gobble Grease Toss! If you fry your turkey on Thanksgiving, bring your used cooking oil to the Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood Drive, on Friday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to be recycled.
Tune in to share thoughts on regional climate action plan
The City of Lexington is working with leaders in Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Scott and Woodford Counties to collaborate on a regional climate action plan funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. Residents of all six counties are invited to attend a
Participate in Waste Reduction Week
Tis the season for holiday related parties, decorating and gifting - which typically means more waste. To help counter that trend, Lexington will celebrate Waste Reduction Week November 11-15.