Lexington Yard Waste, Leaf & Brush Pickup: What's Free
Homes with Lexington city waste service can put grass, leaves and small limbs in the gray yard waste cart or paper yard waste bags for free weekly pickup on their regular collection day; the city turns it into mulch. Fall yard waste bag collection begins in late October. Large brush piles, stumps and storm debris beyond what fits may need a separate hauler.
Weekly yard waste collection
Residents with city waste collection can dispose of yard waste in their gray roll cart or in paper yard waste bags. Collection happens on the same day as your blue and green carts. The material is turned into mulch at the city's compost facility.
- Yard bag coupons are included in the city's At Your Service newsletter, mailed twice a year.
- The city also gives away free mulch a couple of times a year.
Fall leaves
The city begins its fall yard waste bag collection in late October, with the exact date depending on when leaves fall. Bags may be picked up by a different crew than the one servicing carts.
Christmas trees
Fayette County residents without curbside city service can take natural Christmas trees to the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility. Check the city's winter waste tips each season for current drop-off sites.
Storms and big brush piles
After major storms, the city sometimes announces special curbside pickups of limbs. Outside of those, oversized brush piles, stumps, old landscaping timbers and fencing may not fit the cart-and-bag system — and yard waste isn't free on trash disposal days.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lexington pick up yard waste for free?
Yes, for homes with city waste service. Use the gray yard waste cart or paper yard bags; pickup is on your regular collection day.
When does Lexington's fall leaf collection start?
The city begins fall yard waste bag collection in late October, depending on when leaves fall.
Is yard waste free on trash disposal day?
No. Yard waste is charged at the regular gate rate on free trash disposal days.
Can you haul a big brush pile or old fence?
Yes. Lexington Junk Removal hauls brush, fencing, landscaping debris and other yard junk.
Sources
- City of Lexington: Yard waste
- City of Lexington: Leaves
- City of Lexington: Winter waste tips
- City of Lexington: Free trash disposal day
City rules and fees can change. Confirm current details with LexCall (311) or the linked city pages.
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