Lexington's waste collection is managed by the Division of Waste Management. Residents must use city-issued carts for curbside collection. Trash carts should be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day and retrieved by midnight the same day. Carts must be stored behind the front building line when not at the curb. Overflowing or improperly stored bins may result in code enforcement action under LFUCG Code Chapter 12.
Lexington requires trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view between collection days, typically behind a fence, in a garage, or on the side of the house screened from the street. Bins can be placed at the curb the evening before or morning of collection and must be retrieved the same day. Bins must be placed with lids closed and not overflowing. Some areas designate specific placement locations relative to driveways and mailboxes. Commercial properties have separate dumpster screening requirements. HOAs may have stricter bin storage rules.
Warnings for first offense. Fines typically $25 to $100 per occurrence. Repeat violations may escalate to code enforcement action.
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