Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Kentucky we list 4 yard waste drop-off locations across 3 cities, with the most in Louisville, Fisty and Lexington. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Kentucky

Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center

📍Louisville · Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center, Enter from, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Bland St, Louisville, KY 40217
📞+1 502-574-3572
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Wm - Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility

📍Louisville · 2673 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
📞+1 844-521-4340
🕐Today: 5:30 AM–4 PM
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Smith's Scrap Yard

📍Fisty · 10625 KY-550, Fisty, KY 41743
📞+1 606-251-3011
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Haley Pike Waste Management Faciltiy

📍Lexington · 4216 Hedger Ln, Lexington, KY 40516
📞+1 859-280-8568
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Kentucky: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Louisville (2), Fisty (1) and Lexington (1). In total we list 4 locations across 3 Kentucky cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Kentucky?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Kentucky directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Kentucky recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.