Waste Management
Whether it's recyclables that we can use again, yard waste that we can turn into mulch, or items we haul to the landfill, we are always looking for ways to keep the Bluegrass beautiful. Our work is not just about getting rid of things, it's about Lexington's quality of life, its health, and the look of our community.
2024 holiday collection schedule
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News
Give your yard signs a new purpose
Election Day is over, which means it’s time to take down political yard signs. Signs and stakes cannot be recycled in your blue recycle cart, but Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services will take them to reuse and recycle through Nov. 18, 2024.
Bring us your old tires this week
Kentucky residents, farmers and businesses who generate less than five percent of their revenue from tire sales can drop off unwanted tires for free Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 at the city’s old landfill pad at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Please enter the site through the front gates.
Free paper shred for Lexington residents
Lexington will host a free paper shred event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike. Fayette County residents may bring up to five boxes or bags of junk mail, documents and other papers to be shredded.