Single-Use Items in Lexington, KY (2026)
2 verified single-use items rules for Lexington, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Plastic Bag Rules
Kentucky law (KRS 65.067) partially preempts local plastic bag bans and fees, so Lexington-Fayette has not adopted a single-use plastic bag ordinance; voluntary retailer take-back programs are the main mechanism.
Plastic Bag Ban Preempted
Few RestrictionsPolystyrene Foam Rules
Kentucky's auxiliary container preemption (KRS 65.067) blocks Lexington from banning polystyrene foam takeout containers; however, LFUCG procurement policy avoids foam in city-purchased food service supplies.