Lexington Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedPlace furniture, sofas, dressers, and tables curbside on your normal collection day.
Appliances
AcceptedAir conditioners, refrigerators, washers, and dryers require a special pickup request via 311; remove refrigerator doors.
Construction debris
Not acceptedBuilding materials, brick, dirt, and remodeling debris are not accepted curbside; bring to transfer station.
How to throw away a mattress in Lexington
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Lexington Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Lexington.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Lexington Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Fayette County.
📍 1505 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40510
Fayette County residents can dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste for free four times a year on designated disposal days (January, April, July, October).
📍 360 Thompson Road, Lexington, KY 40508
Processes city recycling and accepts residential recyclables in drop-off containers.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Fayette County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station
1505 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40510
Fayette County residents can dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste for free four times a year on designated disposal days (January, April, July, October).
Lexington Recycle Center
360 Thompson Road, Lexington, KY 40508
Processes city recycling and accepts residential recyclables in drop-off containers.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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 2026-10-10: 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.