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About This Location

Boone County Recycling Center — Burlington KY Drop-Off Facility

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastic bottles and jugs (types 1 and 2, lids on)
✓ Glass food and beverage containers
✓ Metal cans (aluminum and steel)
✓ Mixed paper and flattened cardboard
✓ Auto batteries (lead-acid)
✓ Used oil filters
✓ Scrap metal (fence posts, metal cabinets, swing sets, patio furniture) — Fridays only
✓ Appliances with or without Freon (refrigerators, AC units, dishwashers, dryers, furnaces, ranges, treadmills) — Fridays only, all fluids removed
✓ Lawn mowers (all fluids removed) — Fridays only

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags
✕ Electronics and batteries (non-auto)
✕ Styrofoam (except white #6 at Big Blue Bins)
✕ Food waste and organics
✕ Wood and construction debris
✕ Hazardous items (paint, chemicals, propane)
✕ Used motor oil or gasoline (take to Boone County Fleet Services, 5645 Idlewild Rd)
✕ Tires — contact center for current acceptance status

Fees

  • Standard recyclables, auto batteries, oil filters — Free
  • Appliances and scrap metal — Free (call to confirm)

Access & restrictions

Walk-in (no appointment)

Programs & events

  • Big Blue Bin Curbside Recycling — 13 unmanned 24/7 drop-off bins across Boone and Kenton Counties accept plastics, glass, metal, paper, and cardboard.
  • Waste Tire Collection Events — Annual tire collection events at the Recycling Center (e.g., October 2025: Fri–Sat, up to 6 tires per household, off rims, passenger/bicycle/small trailer tires).
  • Motor Oil Drop-Off — Used motor oil and gasoline accepted at Boone County Fleet Services, 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off a refrigerator or old washing machine at the Boone County Recycling Center?

Yes, but only on Fridays between 8am and 3:30pm. Appliances — including refrigerators, AC units, dryers, and ranges — are accepted with or without Freon, but all fluids (oil, refrigerant, etc.) must be removed before arrival. Call 859-334-4808 if you have questions.

Is the Boone County Recycling Center open on weekends?

No. The Recycling Center at 3275 Maplewood Drive is open Monday through Friday, 8am–3:30pm only. For 24/7 drop-off of standard recyclables (plastic bottles, glass, cans, paper, cardboard), use the Big Blue Bin at 5918 Idlewild Road, which is unstaffed and always open.

Does the Boone County Recycling Center accept used motor oil?

Used motor oil and gasoline are not accepted at the Recycling Center on Maplewood Drive. Instead, take them to Boone County Fleet Services at 5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington.

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Contact & Location

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3275 Maplewood Dr, Burlington, KY 41005
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City / State
Burlington, Kentucky

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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