Trash & Recycling in Oldham County, KY (2026)
9 rules for unincorporated Oldham County, Kentucky.
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Pickup Rules & Schedules
Oldham County Code § 50.020 sets the acceptable methods for residential and commercial trash pickup: door-to-door curbside collection by route, service of stationary storage containers, and at-the-door pickup for physically disabled residents who cannot move a cart to the curb. Anyone hauling waste in the county must first hold an annual permit under § 50.018.
Oldham County Trash Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.018, 50.020
No person shall engage in the collecting or hauling of solid waste in the county without (a) obtaining an annual waste hauling permit from the Coordinator and (b) submitting a Form DEP 5033 annually to the Coordinator. ... (A) Door-to-door household/curbside collection by route; (B) Service of stationery storage containers by route; ... (D) At-the-door service for households of physically...
Bin Placement Rules
County Code § 50.019 requires trash carts in unincorporated Oldham County to be set at the roadside or curbside fronting the property with the lid closed and the opening facing the road, while § 50.060 makes generators responsible for having adequate containers on hand and § 50.061 limits curbside carts to tightly closed trash bags.
Oldham County Trash Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.019, 50.060, 50.061
Points of collection of solid waste shall be from the roadside or curbside within public rights-of-way or other locations near buildings, parking lots, and the like on private property. In general, solid waste contained in trash carts shall be placed along the roadside or curbside fronting the subject property with the lid closed and the opening facing the road. ... Solid waste generators withi...
Bulk Item Disposal
Bulky waste collection is available at least once a week for residential generators in unincorporated Oldham County under § 50.062. Brush and tree limbs must be bundled under 48 inches long, 18 inches in diameter and 50 pounds under § 50.066, while loose yard waste must be tightly bagged.
Oldham County Bulky Waste Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.062, 50.066
The coordinator shall establish the procedures for disposing of bulky waste from residential generators within the county. Bulky waste collection shall be available at least once weekly. ... Tree limbs less than four inches in diameter, branches, and brush shall be securely and safely bundled in a manner that allows for ease of curbside collection. Bundles shall not be larger than 48 inches lon...
Recycling Requirements
Recycling is voluntary, not mandatory, in unincorporated Oldham County. Section 50.030 defines it as separating and reusing materials that would otherwise become solid waste, and § 50.032 confirms curbside and commercial recycling is available only through the county's franchise contractor rather than as a standalone program.
Oldham County Curbside Recycling Requirements
Light RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.030, 50.032
Recycling shall be defined as any process by which materials which would otherwise become solid waste are collected, separated, or processed and reused or returned to use in the form of raw materials or products, including refuse-derived fuel when processed in accordance with administrative regulations established by the Cabinet, but does not include the incineration or combustion of materials ...
Illegal Dumping
Open dumping of solid waste on roadsides, in streams or on any land in unincorporated Oldham County is banned under § 50.093, and § 50.065 makes it unlawful to remove or scavenge waste already set out for collection. Violations carry a fine of $25 to $500 under § 50.999, with each day a separate offense.
Oldham County Illegal Dumping Penalties
Heavy RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.065, 50.093, 50.999
All solid waste placed in authorized storage containers and placed at the point of collection defined in § 50.019 shall become the property of the governing body or its duly authorized agent and no person shall be allowed to add to, separate, carry off or dispose of the same. ... Open dumping of solid waste, including bulky waste and excluding clean fill, on all lands (i.e., roadsides, hollows,...
Yard Waste Collection
In unincorporated Oldham County, Kentucky, yard waste must be bagged or bundled before collection. Loose grass clippings, weeds, leaves and twigs go in tight bags, while brush and limbs under four inches across must be bundled no longer than 48 inches, no wider than 18 inches, and under 50 pounds. Larger stumps and logs need a dumpster or a trip to the disposal facility.
Oldham County KY Yard Waste Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.066, 50.999
§ 50.066 GREEN WASTE AND YARD WASTE. ... Loose grass clippings, weeds, plants, leaves, and twigs shall be tightly bagged. Tree limbs less than four inches in diameter, branches, and brush shall be securely and safely bundled in a manner that allows for ease of curbside collection. Bundles shall not be larger than 48 inches long and 18 inches in diameter and shall not exceed 50 pounds when place...
Dumpster Rules
Temporary roll-off dumpsters in unincorporated Oldham County may not be placed on public roads or rights-of-way under § 50.020(C), and a dumpster brought in for a construction, demolition, renovation or decluttering project must be removed within 48 hours of exterior placement once the project is done under § 50.063.
Oldham County Roll-Off Dumpster Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.020, 50.063
(C) Temporary placement of roll-off boxes for specific projects. Placement may not be on public roads or right-of-ways; ... Projects such as construction, demolition, renovation, remodeling, home vacation, or decluttering, shall be contained within a temporary dumpster until project completion, or removed from the property within 48 hours of exterior placement.
Collection Schedule
The Oldham County Fiscal Court coordinates universal solid waste collection across the unincorporated county through a permitted franchise contractor. County Code § 50.021 sets a once-a-week minimum for residential pickup, while commercial, institutional and industrial generators may negotiate a different frequency, and cities or homeowner associations can separately impose mandatory collection under § 50.016.
Oldham County Trash Collection Schedule Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code §§ 50.015, 50.021
The Oldham County Fiscal Court shall provide coordination for the universal collection of all residential, commercial, and institutional solid waste within the Solid Waste Management Area (SWMA) as defined in the current solid waste management five year plan update. ... (A) All residential solid waste shall be collected at least once every week, barring Force Majeure;
Recycling Rules
The Oldham County Recycling Center, established under § 50.031, is the county's dedicated drop-off facility for recovered materials. Only items specifically listed on the Center's signage may be dropped off there, and anything else left at the facility is treated as illegal dumping rather than recycling.
Oldham County Recycling Center Drop-Off Rules
Some RestrictionsOldham County Code § 50.031
By the mandate of this chapter, a recovered material processing facility shall be maintained by the governing body for the specific purpose of accepting such materials from the public and preparing them for shipment to a buyer. This facility is named the Oldham County Recycling Center. Only materials specifically indicated on its signage may be dropped off at this facility. Materials other than...
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