Recyclables are collected bi-weekly simultaneously with garbage collection. Visit Find My Trash Day to see if your recycling is collected on a blue week or a green week, then view the schedule to see when your recycling is collected.

Citizens are strongly encouraged to manage and reduce waste whenever possible. By recycling, you can preserve green space and help reduce landfill costs. Lexington City Council goals support development of "green" commitment initiatives. Join us in the mission to "go green!"

Donate your car to help support the charity of your choice. Car donation is easy, no cost and may provide you with a tax benefit. Learn more about each charity below and click on the link to donate your car today!

DONATE YOUR CAR TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society continues to fight for a world free of cancer. In order to do so, additional research, patient support, sharing ideas and information are crucial. Through its work, American Cancer Society implements their core values of integrity, compassion, courage, determination, and diversity. These guiding principles enable the American Cancer Society to properly support the many individuals and families affected by cancer through their words, actions, and decisions. Your Cars for a Cure® donation will support cancer research, advocacy, patient services, and education. Donate a car to the American Cancer Society online or by calling 888- 227-5500!

DONATE YOUR CAR TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS 

Since 1968, Special Olympics has aimed to create a better world by encouraging the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through training, competitions, health screenings, and fundraising events, Special Olympics helps people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths, abilities, skills, and success. Your vehicle donation gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to develop physical fitness, compete in Olympic-like sports and experience the joy of sharing their skills with others. Donate a car to Special Olympics online or by calling 888-828-0022!

DONATE YOUR CAR TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

Habitat For Humanity is a global housing organization that works throughout 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is to create a world where every human being has a place to live regardless of race or religion. Through its Cars for Homes program, Habitat for Humanity is able to use the proceeds from the sale of a car donation to help build safe and affordable housing. Donate your car to Habitat for Humanity online or by calling 877-277-4344!

• Place blue recycling rollout container at the curb, street or roadside the night prior to collection day or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
• Return containers from the curb the same evening after the designated collection day.
• Wheels must face the residence with a minimum distance of four feet between each container, utility poles, mailboxes, vehicles, or any object obstructing clearance for collection truck.
• The recycling rollout is assigned to your location - do not remove.
• Be sure that recyclable items are not jammed into the rollout container. Flatten and place large cardboard boxes beside the rollout container.
• Do not place trash, garbage, yard waste or any other item that is not on the acceptable recyclable list.

For additional service information or to request a recycling rollout container, please contact us. 

GLASS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS A RECYCLABLE ITEM

•  Aluminum/steel and beverage cans (rinse and remove lids from food cans)
• Plastic milk/soda containers (marked with 1-7 recycling symbol)
• Paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, computer paper, notebook paper, phone books
• Cardboard (corrugated and collapsible)
• Paperboard packaging, shoeboxes, gift boxes, drink cartons and clean dry food boxes
• Cereal boxes (remove wax paper or foil liners)
• Food and beverage cartons such as milk (dairy, soy, almond), juice, soup, broth, wine

Note: All boxes must be flattened. If an item is NOT listed above, it is NOT acceptable in the recycling rollout container.

 5 Convenient Drop-Off Locations For Cardboard & Glass

1. Lexington Fire Station 2 (285 Hargrave Rd.)
2. Lexington Fire Station 3 (70 Biesecker Rd.)
3. Holt-Moffitt Field (101 W. 9th Ave.)
4. Talbert Blvd. (310 South Talbert Blvd.)
5. State Street Parking Lot (209 N. State St.)