Division of Waste Management to hold mulch giveaway

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Yard waste collected by Lexington’s Division of Waste Management during the past several months is now mulch material and will be given away for free to Lexington residents on Saturday, May 21 at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike.

The mulch will be available for pick up from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., or while supplies last. Residents should not arrive before 8 a.m. The mulch will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is limited to one pickup truck load per person. There will be a self-load area for those picking up smaller amounts of mulch.

“Offering yard waste that has been turned into mulch material back to residents is one way we are helping Lexington decrease the amount of material that is sent to the landfill, while also helping residents beautify their landscapes in the process,” said Tracey Thurman, Director of the Division of Waste Management.

The event entrance will be via Jimmie Campbell Drive. Please look for posted signage that will direct you through the event site. For more information, visit www.livegreenlexington.com or call LexCall 311 at (859) 425-2255.