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Automated Collection
The City of Lexington's Automated Garbage Collection System uses specialized vehicles and garbage carts. The collection vehicle is equipped with a robotic arm lift system that reaches out from the truck, grasps the cart, and lifts it to empty the contents into the truck. The arm then returns the cart to the curb, and the truck moves on to the next house to repeat the process. This is all accomplished in about 15 seconds by one operator who stays in the cab of the truck. This system is safer, neater, and more cost efficient. The carts are user friendly; roll easily to the curb; have tight fitting lids; present neat appearance to neighborhood; and, they are provided by the City at NO CHARGE to the homeowner.
Collection Rates
| Residenital | (1 x Week Pickup) | $25.00 |
| Commerical | (2 x Week Pickup) | $62.50 |
| Commerical | (3 x Week Pickup) | $147.75 |
| Commerical | (5 x Week Pickup) | $330.25 |
| Industrial | (2 x Week Pickup) | $62.50 |
Curbside Brush and Residential Bulk Waste Collection - No Additional Charge
Curbside Recycling Collection - No Additional Charge
Curbside Leaf Collection - No Additional Charge
Collection Routes (Map)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Leaf Vacuum
For a specific time during the spring and the fall, the Solid Waste Division offers leaf pick up by a vacuum system. This only requires that the property owner rake the leaves to the edge of their property next to the street (not in the street), notify the Public Works Department by calling (731) 968-7091 and then the Solid Waste Division will vacuum the leaves for disposal. This is a service covered through the Garbage fee so there is no additional charge. At other times when the vacuum is not being offered, leaves must be bagged for pick up.
Lexington Solid Waste Transfer Station
The City of Lexington maintains a Class I Solid Waste Transfer Station located at 240 North Industrial Drive. This Solid Waste Transfer Station is permitted by the State for disposal of all material except the following: Tires and Hazderous Waste. Disposal of acceptable debris is provided to city residential customers at no charge at the transfer station (city residents are charged a monthly garbage fee on their utility bill). Non-city residential customers and commercial users will pay $65.48 / ton with a $10 minimum.
Hours of Operation
Saturday's 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For inquiries about Solid Waste Collection and Disposal call (731) 968-7091.
Lexington Recycling
What Not to Recycle in Your Cart
No trash. Please DO NOT bag your recycling. No plastic film, No Glass, No bags or styrofoam. No Food or liquid(empty all containers). No cords, plastic tanglers, chains, or hoses. No tanks, wood, plastic furniture, or metal. No clothing or linens.
Disclaimer: The City of Lexington has the authority to refuse any load at the discretion of the Solid Waste Transfer Station Operator and/or supervisors.
We should all do our part to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. Every time one aluminum can is recycled, enough energy is saved to power a TV for about three hours. Let’s make a difference each day by recycling and educating our children, by example, to recycle. - Lexington Public Works
Recycle & Waste Collection Links
- Automated Garbage Collection Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- Automated Garbage Collection Policy
- Grapple Truck Miscellaneous Trash/Debris Pickup Policy
- Credit Application - Business Accounts