Gate rates posted by the city for the public. Fayette County residents get periodic free trash disposal days (one pickup truckload, bulky items and up to four off-rim tires).
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
AcceptedBulky items such as mattresses and furniture accepted on free disposal days.
Normal load fee applies
Tire
Extra feePer-tire charges; up to four off-rim tires on free days.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $75.11 |
| Per ton | $137.70 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| car tire (off or on rim) | $22.76 per tire |
| truck tire | $32 per tire |
| tractor tire | $92 per tire |
| appliance without refrigerants | $32 each |
| appliance with refrigerants | $167.29 each |
| 20 lb propane tank | $49 per tank |
Rates as of March 1, 2026. Plus Kentucky environmental remediation fee of $1.75 per ton, fuel surcharges, other fees and sales tax.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Gate rates posted by the city for the public. Fayette County residents get periodic free trash disposal days (one pickup truckload, bulky items and up to four off-rim tires).
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
Hours not confirmed, call first.
Regular hours not listed on the city page; free disposal days run 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Local time: America/New_YorkWhat’s not accepted
- Asbestos
- Batteries
- Contaminated soil
- Hazardous waste (liquid paint, pesticides)
- Free-flowing liquids
- Anything containing mercury or Freon (free days)
Free options
Periodic free trash disposal days for Fayette County residents.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- About Trash - Lexington ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026