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.
Unlike the previous couple of years, yard waste collections will not be suspended during winter months. Weekly yard waste collections will be made unless bad weather cancels all collections.
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News
Holiday waste collection schedule announced
Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Residents and businesses whose regular curbside waste collection day falls on a holiday will be serviced on Wednesday instead.
Recycle your cooking oil at the Gobble Grease Toss
Recycle your used cooking oil for free at the Gobble Grease Toss on Friday, Nov. 23.
Free paper shred event, food drive on Saturday, Nov. 17
Safely dispose of sensitive documents in an environmentally-friendly way at the city's free paper shred event, this Saturday, November 17.