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Lexington, KY trash pickup schedule

Lexington trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 329,751 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Division of Waste Management, collects trash, recycling and yard waste for residents and businesses with city waste collection. Some addresses have private collection (days may differ). Apartments/condos with more than 7 units (and some smaller complexes) must use dumpsters.2
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly, same day as trash and recycling345
Set outno earlier than 4 p.m. the day before and no later than 5 a.m. on collection day; carts off the curb by 7 p.m.2
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: lexingtonky.gov. App: Lex Find (city address lookup)2
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. No collection Wed Nov 11; no make-up day required.2

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Lexington holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo collection on listed city holidays; homes whose day falls on the holiday are collected on a Wednesday make-up day instead - the Wednesday after a Monday holiday, the Wednesday BEFORE a Thursday/Friday holiday. A Wednesday holiday (Veterans Day) needs no make-up. Yard waste is not collected Thanksgiving week 2026.2
Official noticelexingtonky.gov2
Lexington trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Moved to Wednesday No collection Thu Jan 1; make-up Wed Dec 31, 2025 (before the holiday).2
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday collection made up Wed Jan 21.2
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday collection made up Wed Feb 18.2
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday collection made up Wed May 27.2
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Friday collection made up the Wednesday before, June 17.2
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Observed Fri July 3; made up the Wednesday before, July 1.2
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Monday collection made up Wed Sept 9.2
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change No collection Wed Nov 11; no make-up day required.2
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Thursday collection made up Wed Nov 25 (before the holiday). No yard waste collected Thanksgiving week (Nov 23-27).2
Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Friday collection made up Wed Nov 25 (before the holiday).2
Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Thursday collection made up Wed Dec 23.2
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Wednesday Friday collection made up Wed Dec 23.2
Lexington trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Moved to Wednesday Friday Jan 1, 2027 collection made up Wed Dec 30, 2026.2
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Waste collection (incl. 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule), Options for fall leaf disposal (city news, Oct. 28, 2026) Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Lexington

How it worksSet collection days8
How to requestMost bulky items: no booking, curb on regular day. Appliances and tires: request via LexCall 311 / (859) 425-2255, online or LexCall app; pickup normally within five business days8
LimitsUp to four car/small-truck tires a week, off the rims (by request)8
Feesfree8
Not accepted
  • TVs, microwaves, computers, printers and other electronics; humidifiers8
  • Appliances containing oil8
  • Grills with charcoal or gas tanks attached8

Sources: Bulky items Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Lexington

Pickupweekly4
Typesingle-stream24
Glassaccepted in cart4
Plastics#1 and #2 bottles, jugs and jars only (no tubs, cups or clamshells)4

Accepted

  • Aluminum cans4
  • Steel cans, loose lids and metal canisters4
  • #1 and #2 plastic bottles, jugs and jars, caps on4
  • Dry cardboard incl. pizza boxes (no greasy parts)4
  • Box board4
  • Paper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, newspaper4
  • Cartons4
  • Brown paper bags and craft paper4
  • Glass bottles and jars4
  • Extra cardboard flattened and bundled beside the cart (not on rainy days)4

Not accepted

  • Shredded paper4
  • Plastic bags, wrap, film, and air pockets used in shipping4
  • Compressed gas canisters4
  • Clothing and other cloth items4
  • Plastic spinach and lettuce boxes4
  • Pyrex or plate glass4
  • Ceramics4
  • Styrofoam containers, clamshell packaging and disposable cups (hot or cold)4
  • Aluminum foil, pie tins and baking tins4
  • K-Cup type pods4
  • Plastic yogurt cups, sour cream containers and other similar items4
  • Wrapping and tissue paper4
  • Electronics and batteries (take to Electronic Recycling Center)4

Programs

  • Public recycling drop-off containers (Electronic Recycling Center 1306 Versailles Rd, Beaumont Middle School, Chinoe Creek Apartments, Veterans Park - 24/7; Haley Pike Convenience Center Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8-5:30)4

Sources: Waste collection (incl. 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule), About recycling Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes5
Seasonyear-round (except weather/holidays)5
How oftenweekly, same day as trash and recycling5
RulesGray cart, material loose (not bagged); overflow in paper yard waste bags (no plastic); sticks in cart under 4 ft and 6 in. diameter; bundles tied with twine, under 4 ft and 50 lb5
Food scrapsnot accepted (gray cart is yard waste only)5
Christmas treesCollected at the curb on the regular collection day after the holiday through mid-January; remove lights, tinsel and ornaments (standing yard-waste page, no year stated)5
Leaf collectionFall 2026: expanded weekly yard waste collection from the week of the City's Oct. 28, 2026 announcement; leaves in gray cart then paper yard bags (no plastic, no loose piles); more than 75 bags needs a LexCall request; free leaf chutes while supplies last9
Cleanup events
  • Free trash disposal days 2026: Jan 10, Apr 11, Jul 11, Oct 10, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station (Fayette County ID; one pickup-truck load)7
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection events (fall 2026 event was Oct 17 at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike); free for Fayette County residents6

Sources: About yard waste, Household hazardous waste, Free trash disposal day, Options for fall leaf disposal (city news, Oct. 28, 2026) Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byLexington / Republic Services partnership
Address1505 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY · Map3
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
FeesGate rate $137.70/ton, minimum $75.11/load (rates as of March 1, 2026), plus fees and tax3

Haley Pike Waste Management Facility (yard waste)

TypeCompost / yard waste site
Run byThe city
Address4216 Hedger Lane, Lexington, KY · Map5
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wednesdays (unless holiday make-up day), weekends and holidays59
FeesTwo pickup-truck loads of yard waste per month free; extra loads fee-waived through end of 202659
Who can use itFayette County residents, proof of residency required5

Electronic Recycling Center

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address1306 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY · Map6
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed noon-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon69
FeesFree electronics recycling for Fayette County residents6
Who can use itFayette County residents6

Household Hazardous Waste collection events (no permanent site)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
AddressFall 2026: 1631 Old Frankfort Pike (enter via Jimmie Campbell Drive) · Map6
HoursEvent-based; fall 2026 event Sat Oct 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.6
Feesfree6
Who can use itFayette County residents6

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: About Trash, About yard waste, Household hazardous waste, Options for fall leaf disposal (city news, Oct. 28, 2026) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formlexingtonky.gov9
PhoneLexCall 311 or (859) 425-2255; Waste Management, 675 Byrd Thurman Dr., [email protected]2
311311 (LexCall; (859) 425-2255)2
Official websitelexingtonky.gov2

Sources: Waste collection (incl. 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule), Options for fall leaf disposal (city news, Oct. 28, 2026) Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Kentucky cities: Kentucky trash pickup schedules.

Lexington trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Lexington?

Trash is collected weekly. Lexington does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (lexingtonky.gov) or the Lex Find (city address lookup) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Lexington?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Moved to Wednesday: Thursday collection made up Wed Nov 25 (before the holiday). No yard waste collected Thanksgiving week (Nov 23-27).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Lexington?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Wednesday: Friday collection made up Wed Dec 23.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Lexington?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Wednesday: Friday Jan 1, 2027 collection made up Wed Dec 30, 2026.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Lexington?

Set collection days. Most bulky items: no booking, curb on regular day. Appliances and tires: request via LexCall 311 / (859) 425-2255, online or LexCall app; pickup normally within five business days Fees: free.

Does Lexington recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Lexington?

Use the city’s online form (lexingtonky.gov) or call LexCall 311 or (859) 425-2255; Waste Management, 675 Byrd Thurman Dr., [email protected].

Sources

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    Waste Management (division page)City · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Waste collection (incl. 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule)City · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    About TrashCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    About recyclingCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    About yard wasteCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household hazardous wasteCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Free trash disposal dayCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulky itemsCity · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Options for fall leaf disposal (city news, Oct. 28, 2026)City · lexingtonky.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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