Recycling Centers in Lexington, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lexington, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Lexington, Kentucky can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Lexington: A Local Guide
Lexington has 14 recycling centers in this directory, ranging from the city's own municipal facility to scrap-metal yards, electronics recyclers, waste haulers and a phone trade-in kiosk. Household recycling in Fayette County is handled by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) through its Live Green Lexington program, which collects trash, recycling and yard waste weekly on the same day using three roll carts: green for trash, blue for recycling and gray for yard waste. Unlike many cities, Lexington picks up the blue recycling cart every week, and glass bottles and jars are accepted curbside as long as recyclables are loose, clean and never bagged. For listings elsewhere in the state, browse the full Kentucky recycling directory.
The centers below cover a wide spread of materials. The city runs two public facilities, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Municipal Recycling Facility and the LFUCG Regional Recycling Facility, both on Thompson Road. For scrap metal, Cohen Lexington and Midwest Metals Corp buy a range of ferrous and non-ferrous grades. For computers and IT gear, the Computer Recycling Center and the Electronics Recycling Center focus on electronics, while EcoATM buys used phones for instant payment. Check each center's page to confirm accepted items, hours and any fees.
If a Lexington center does not fit, nearby Kentucky cities in this directory may help. Louisville has by far the largest listing in the state, while Frankfort sits a short drive northwest. You can also check Winchester and Richmond just outside the metro, or return to the statewide Kentucky hub to search by town.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lexington
Does Lexington have curbside recycling?
Yes. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government collects recycling weekly through its Live Green Lexington program, using a blue roll cart picked up the same day as trash and yard waste. Recyclables must be loose, clean and dry, never bagged. For drop-off alternatives, see the full list of Lexington recycling centers.
Can I recycle glass curbside in Lexington?
Yes. Unlike many US cities, Lexington accepts glass bottles and jars in the blue curbside cart along with paper, cardboard, metal cans and accepted plastics. Confirm current accepted-materials rules with LFUCG before setting out unusual items, and use a drop-off center for anything outside the curbside list.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Lexington?
Lexington has several scrap-metal buyers, including Cohen Lexington and Midwest Metals Corp. Accepted grades and pricing vary by yard, so call ahead for current rates, photo-ID requirements and any limits on certain metals.
Where can I recycle electronics in Lexington?
For computers and IT equipment, the Computer Recycling Center and the Electronics Recycling Center handle electronics. For used phones and small devices, EcoATM kiosks offer instant trade-in. Check each listing for accepted items and any fees before dropping off.