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.
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News
Applications now open for Citizens’ Environmental Academy
The City of Lexington is seeking environmental “super citizens.” Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of recycling? Want to know more about wastewater treatment?
Presidents’ Day holiday collection schedule announcement
Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will adjust its collection schedule for the upcoming Presidents’ Day holiday. No collections will be made on Monday, Feb. 17. Residents and businesses who normally receive curbside pick-up on Mondays will be serviced on Wednesday, Feb.
Trash Disposal Day – Saturday, April 11
The City of Lexington is partnering with the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station to offer Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste. The event will be held Saturday, April 11, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.