Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Lexington Transfer Station
Lexington Transfer Station is a transfer station in Fayette County, KY, listed under Lexington. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. We list 12 other drop-off sites in Fayette County.
| Address | 1505 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40511 Directions |
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| County | Fayette County, KY |
| Phone | (859) 281-1094 |
| Website | lexingtonky.gov |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | asbestos, batteries, contaminated soil, hazardous waste, liquids, paint, mercury or freon items |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: lexingtonky.gov, lexingtonky.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Fayette County
- Fayette County residents get free Trash Disposal Days at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station: one pickup truck, car or SUV load of non-hazardous household waste; valid Fayette County driver's license or ID with Lexington address required; load must be tarped; commercial vehicles not allowed. Source
- Tree and yard debris can be stacked at the curb in the urban service area; call 311 to schedule a pickup if not on regular weekly service or if not cut into 4-foot sections (max 12 ft long, 16 in diameter). Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Woodford County Recycling Center Transfer station
- Blue Waters Recyclers LLC Transfer station
- Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Landfill Transfer station
- Rumpke of Kentucky Transfer station
- Green Metals INC Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Tue: 8 am to 4 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Fayette County
All 13 drop-off sites in Fayette County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lexington Transfer Station?
1505 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Lexington Transfer Station?
Lexington Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: asbestos, batteries, contaminated soil, hazardous waste, liquids and paint.
Is Lexington Transfer Station open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Lexington Transfer Station?
Gate rate: $112 per ton; Minimum charge: $61 per load; Car tire (off/on rim): $15; Truck tire (off/on rim): $32. Rates as of Nov. 1, 2023 per the county page; plus $1.75/ton Kentucky Environmental Remediation fee, fuel surcharges, environmental and other fees, and sales tax. May have changed since.. Source checked October 2026.
What other transfer stations are near Lexington Transfer Station?
Woodford County Recycling Center in Versailles (12 mi), Blue Waters Recyclers LLC in Nicholasville (12 mi) and Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Landfill in Lexington (13 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lexington?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Lexington Electronics Recycling Center, about < 1 miles away.
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