Lexington Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
No regular trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts on the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before your collection and no later than 5 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on collection day. Position carts 3 feet apart with handles facing your home.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts on the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before your collection and no later than 5 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on collection day. Position carts 3 feet apart with handles facing your home. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item pickup is a free service for households with city collection services. Most bulky items, including mattresses and furniture, are collected from the curb on your regular collection day. Appliances and tires require scheduling a special pickup through LexCall 311. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Curbside yard waste collection is provided weekly year-round in gray roll carts or paper yard waste bags. Loose yard waste in cart; branches must be under 4 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. Bundles next to cart must be tied with twine, under 4 feet long and under 50 pounds. No food scraps or plastic bags. |
Trash container requirements
- Use city-issued green trash roll cart (200-pound weight limit)
- All household garbage inside cart must be bagged
- Do not overload cart; lid must close completely
- Excess overflow garbage must be securely bagged and set next to cart for secondary truck collection
- Set out between 4:00 p.m. evening before and 5:00 a.m. collection morning; remove by 7:00 p.m.
Lexington recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and steel cans: soda cans, beer cans, canned food tins (labels ok), and metal lids
- Plastic bottles, jugs and jars: clean #1 and #2 plastic with screw tops (leave caps on)
- Cardboard: corrugated shipping boxes and clean pizza boxes (discard greasy parts)
- Box board: cereal boxes, paper egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, and tissue boxes
- Paper: office paper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, and newspapers
- Cartons: milk, juice, broth, and soup cartons
- Glass bottles and jars: clean colored and clear food and beverage glass
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart)
- Shredded paper (clogs sorting machinery)
- Plastics #3 through #7 (not accepted curbside)
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, packaging, and takeout containers)
- Electronics, batteries, and string lights (take to Electronic Recycling Center)
- Hoses, cords, chains, and wires (tanglers)
Lexington bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item pickup is a free service for households with city collection services. Most bulky items, including mattresses and furniture, are collected from the curb on your regular collection day. Appliances and tires require scheduling a special pickup through LexCall 311. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 859-425-2255 |
Lexington holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Lexington, KY
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Lexington-Fayette Division of Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: 859-425-2255
200 E. Main St.Lexington, KY 40507
These collection rules cover Zone Lexington Urban County Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Lexington, KY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts on the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before your collection and no later than 5 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on collection day. Position carts 3 feet apart with handles facing your home.. These rules apply to Zone Lexington Urban County Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Lexington?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Lexington Urban County Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Lexington?
Bulky item pickup is a free service for households with city collection services. Most bulky items, including mattresses and furniture, are collected from the curb on your regular collection day. Appliances and tires require scheduling a special pickup through LexCall 311. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 859-425-2255 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Lexington Urban County Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Lexington?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and steel cans: soda cans, beer cans, canned food tins (labels ok), and metal lids, Plastic bottles, jugs and jars: clean #1 and #2 plastic with screw tops (leave caps on), Cardboard: corrugated shipping boxes and clean pizza boxes (discard greasy parts), Box board: cereal boxes, paper egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, and tissue boxes, Paper: office paper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes, and newspapers, Cartons: milk, juice, broth, and soup cartons, Glass bottles and jars: clean colored and clear food and beverage glass. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film tanglers (never bag recyclables; place loose in cart), Shredded paper (clogs sorting machinery), Plastics #3 through #7 (not accepted curbside), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, packaging, and takeout containers), Electronics, batteries, and string lights (take to Electronic Recycling Center), Hoses, cords, chains, and wires (tanglers). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Lexington Urban County Curbside Service Area.