Northern Kentucky Recycling

07/22/2026

Help us spread the word. Kenton County Public Works is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management to host a FREE three-day Waste Tire Collection Event for all Kentucky residents.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
Aug. 13 & 14: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Aug. 15: 8 a.m. – Noon

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: KYTC Facility Lot (3923 Madison Pike, Covington 41017)

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱:
✅ Tires on or off the rim
✅ Car, truck, implement, tractor and bicycle tires
✅ Call the number below if you have more than 100 tires to dispose of.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱:
❌Foam-filled or calcium-filled tires
❌Off-the-road construction tires
❌Rubber tracks
❌Tires with a bead greater than 1¾ inches
❌Tires from retailers, scrap/salvage yards or recycling businesses

𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨? Contact Kenton County Solid Waste Coordinator Melissa Grandstaff at 859-392-1919 OR [email protected].

06/17/2026

Essential 4th of July recycling tips for Northern Kentucky families. Learn Rumpke-approved sorting for party cans, bottles, cardboard, plus holiday pickup schedules and waste reduction strategies for a greener Independence Day.

https://nkyrecycling.com/articles/2026/recycle-4th-of-july.html

06/01/2026

Choose Kentucky Proud

03/31/2026

Kenton County Public Works hosts its annual Spring Cleanup event each year to help residents responsibly dispose of large household items that regular trash collection cannot handle. The 2026 event takes place on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25

https://nkyrecycling.com/articles/2026/kenton-spring-cleanup.html

03/31/2026

April 18

Join us on April 18th for an electronics recycling event at Blair Tech Castle (the old Johnny’s Toys)! This is your opportunity to make sure old electronics are disposed of properly - and for free!

03/28/2026

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start in Kenton County! 🌼 Our annual Spring Clean Up returns April 24 & 25 to help residents safely dispose of household items that don’t go out with regular trash.

Kenton County residents (proof of residency required) can drop off electronics, yard debris, mattresses (limit 2 per household), appliances, scrap metal, tires (limit 8 per household), and more—for free (some fees may apply for certain items like Freon appliances or extra tires).

📍 Locations & Hours
• Kenton County Public Works (420 Independence Station Road, Independence, KY) – 8 AM–4 PM both days (tires & appliances accepted here only)
• Piner Elementary (2845 Piner Ridge Road, Morning View, KY) – 8 AM–4 PM Friday, 8 AM–1 PM Saturday

Whether you’ve lived here for years or you’re new to the area, this is a great way to keep our community clean and beautiful. What’s one thing you’re excited to finally clear out this spring? Tag a neighbor or friend who might join you—we’d love to welcome new faces too!

Full details and accepted-item list at kentoncounty.org. Questions? Contact Solid Waste Coordinator Melissa Grandstaff at (859) 392-1919.

03/04/2026

See you there

02/20/2026

Start planning now

📆 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! 📆Kenton County's annual Spring Clean Up returns April 24 & 25.

Each year, this event provides Kenton County residents with the opportunity to dispose of household items for FREE. Residents can bring their items to both Kenton County Public Works and Piner Elementary either day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Piner closes at 1:00 PM on Saturday).

To learn more check out our calendar on KentonCounty.org.

01/01/2026

🎉 Don’t Take Your 2025 Christmas Tree Into 2026! 🎄

Before you ring in 2026, make sure your real Christmas tree has a second life! Recycle your undecorated tree at a local drop-off location and help create underwater cover for fish across Kentucky.

Check your regional KDFWR page for a list of locations near you:
KDFWR - Purchase Region
KDFWR - Green River Region
KDFWR - Bluegrass Region
KDFWR - Southeast Region
KDFWR - Northeast Region

12/27/2025

Christmas tree 🌲 mulching schedule

Taking down your Christmas tree? Don't just toss it - recycle it with Kenton County Public Works. 🎄

This January, our team will visit cities throughout Kenton County to mulch discarded Christmas trees. Check out the graphic below for participating cities, including where and when to take you tree. If you can't make it in time for your city's disposal day, you can also bring your old tree to Kenton County Public Works (420 Independence Station Rd, Independence 41051) from Jan. 5-16 during regular business hours.

Please ensure your trees are free of any hooks, wires or lights. And remember, this program is for trees only - no lights.