Franklin County KY Solid Waste

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Attn county residents:

Trash/Recycling Collection will not occur on Labor Day: Monday, 9/7

All routes will operate on a one-day delay

Qs? 859-263-2000
[email protected]

09/01/2026

Want to start classroom recycling collection at your / your child’s school? Contact Franklin Co Solid Waste!

We received a grant from the KY Division of Waste Management to purchase recycling collection totes for classrooms.

All FCS schools already have recycling cans (black w blue lids) outside the building or a green recycling trailer, provided and serviced by the City of Frankfort!

Our goal this year is to help support staff/ recycling club students with collection in classrooms ♻️

Franklin County Schools

08/31/2026

Located in the front lobby of the Franklin County Fiscal Court building ♻️ Stick this decal on your recycling bin as a reminder of what is recyclable in our community!

08/30/2026

Did you know ALL Franklin County households have a recycling bin? If you’re not using yours, we encourage you to at least recycle cardboard and aluminum cans!

Starting Monday, residents can grab a recycling bin sticker to place on the bin! 📍321 W Main St M-F 8-4:30

What is recyclable in our community? Same rules as Lexington! Type 1&2 plastic bottles, jugs, and jars, aluminum and steel cans, food/beverage glass, and any type of paper/cardboard.

08/28/2026

This upcoming Monday, come discuss the future of Frankfort/Franklin County!

08/26/2026

Did you know? Franklin County Conservation District will reimburse households for half of a raised garden bed, rain barrel, compost bin, or pollinator garden project!

Email [email protected] for the application 📝

08/25/2026

Do ! Not ! Recycle ! Bags ! Ever ! Thank you!! 🙌

Why not? 1- They are a hazard for workers to open and empty. 2- Bags are a problem with clogging machinery, AND our facility does not have a buyer for type 4 thin plastics.

08/24/2026

This week is our educator’s LAST week serving with us! If you want to schedule her Tuesday-Friday for an environmental lesson with your classroom or group, email [email protected]

08/23/2026

Did you know about the plastic bag recycling bins at Kroger? Walmart and Staples also have collection bins!

Kroger’s “Be a Zero Hero” program sends these plastic bags to be shredded and used to make composite deck boards.