Memorial Day holiday collections, closings in Lexington

Residents who normally receive Monday pick-up should set their Herbies, Rosies and Lennies out after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th to ensure collection the next day.

Businesses that have city waste management services for their dumpsters (landfill-bound and recycling) normally receiving pick-up on Mondays will have their units serviced on Tuesday, May 26th. Businesses normally having pick-ups on Tuesdays will have their units serviced on Wednesday, May 27th. Thursday and Friday pick-ups will be made as usual.

“As the spring season draws to a close and summer months approach, our division will continue to keep residents informed regarding changes in the pick-up schedule due to holidays,” said Tracey Thurman, Director of the Division of Waste Management. “We have provided you with this holiday schedule for your information and convenience, allowing you to plan in advance for the upcoming change in pick-up dates.” 

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offices, as well as the Lexington Recycling Center, the city’s Electronic Recycling Center and the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility, will be closed on the holiday.