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Kenton County Public Works annual Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 1-3 — here’s a list of accepted items


Kenton County Public Works will be hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up Oct. 1-3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 420 Independence Station Road in Independence.

Clean-ups are intended for Kenton County residents only. Please bring proof of residency such as a driver’s license with current address or a current trash bill. No businesses, including side junk/construction removal businesses, are permitted. Kenton County Public Works has the right to refuse any and all items transported to Public Works for disposal.

Accepted Items:

• Appliances (Freon containing appliances accepted -no food waste inside)
• Furniture
• Yard debris
• Household trash 
• Scrap metal
• Electronics (anything with a power cord; one TV per vehicle)
• Vehicle and rechargeable batteries
• 20lb propane grill tank
• Oil and Antifreeze Accepted (containers must be labeled)
• Tires are accepted, (8) tires free, (8+) $3.00 fee per tire
• Recyclables (Cardboard, Aluminum, Plastics #1 & #2)
• All fluids (Oil/Gas) must be removed from lawn equipment

Unaccepted Items:

• Hazardous materials
• Pesticides
• Paint/Stains
• Liquid Waste
• Fire extinguishers
• Tanks/Cylinders
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Shingles
• Concrete, brick, or dirt
• Junk vehicles (including boats)

To prevent litter, please cover open loads with a tarp and strap down loose items. Due to COVID-19, all participants will be required to unload their vehicles. No county assistance will be provided.

Questions? Please contact Kenton County Public Works Solid Waste Management at (859) 392-1919 or via email.


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  1. Shannon W. says:

    Have a refrigerator that I would like to be picked up, if possible

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