Recycling Centers in Frankfort, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Frankfort, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Frankfort has 7 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Frankfort: A Local Guide
Frankfort has 7 recycling options in our directory, and the city also runs its own single-stream curbside recycling. City residents get recycling collection on an alternating A-week/B-week schedule (every other week), separate from weekly trash, using a blue-lid cart set out by 6 a.m. on collection day. Accepted curbside materials include plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, steel cans, corrugated cardboard and all types of paper. The listings here are dominated by metal recyclers — CRHC Freedom Metals, Diversified Metal Distributors, Ross Recycling, Scrapwise and Taylor Recycling — plus two EcoATM phone kiosks. See more Kentucky cities on our Kentucky recycling hub.
By what they plainly are: the metal-and-scrap buyers include Diversified Metal Distributors, CRHC Freedom Metals, Ross Recycling and Scrapwise Recycling Solutions; the two EcoATM kiosks are automated phone and tablet buyback machines. Materials, hours and per-pound prices vary by yard, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Nearby, the big metros have far more options: Louisville (36 centers) and Lexington (14) lead the state. Closer to Frankfort, see Shelbyville (5), Richmond (5) and Winchester (5). Browse every Kentucky city on our Kentucky recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Frankfort
What is the recycling schedule for Frankfort, KY?
The City of Frankfort collects curbside recycling on an alternating every-other-week schedule, with residences split into A-week and B-week groups; curbside trash stays weekly. Multipurpose trucks now pick up both trash and recycling on your service day. Place the blue-lid recycle cart at the curb by 6 a.m. Confirm your A/B group and route with the city Solid Waste Division.
What can I put in my Frankfort recycling cart?
Per the City of Frankfort, the single-stream blue-lid cart accepts plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, steel cans, corrugated cardboard and all types of paper products. Keep out plastic bags, food-soiled items and other contaminants. Check the city's "Do's and Don'ts of Recycling" sheet for the full list.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Frankfort?
Frankfort has several scrap-metal buyers, including Diversified Metal Distributors, CRHC Freedom Metals, Ross Recycling and Scrapwise. Accepted grades, ID requirements and per-pound prices vary by yard — check each center's page to confirm.
Are there recycling options near Frankfort?
Yes. Lexington is the closest large metro with 14 centers, and Louisville lists 36. Smaller neighbors include Shelbyville and Winchester. See every Kentucky city on the Kentucky recycling hub.