Kenton County, KY Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 50.019
- Bundle size limit
- 48 in long, 18 in diameter
- Weight limit
- 75 lbs per bundle/container
- Fine range
- $100 to $500 per day
Summary
Kenton County requires tree limbs, lumber, and brush to be tied into bundles no larger than 48 inches long and 18 inches in diameter, capped at 75 pounds, unless they go in a storage container instead. Containers must also stop debris from blowing onto neighboring property.
Tree limbs less than four inches in diameter, lumber and brush shall be securely tied in bundles not larger than 48 inches long and 18 inches in diameter when not placed in storage containers. The weight of any individual bundle shall not exceed 75 pounds. Yard wastes shall be stored in containers so constructed and maintained as to prevent the dispersal of wastes placed therein upon the premises served, upon adjacent premises, or upon adjacent public right-of-way. The weight of any individual container and contents shall not exceed 75 pounds.
Full Breakdown
019 sets specific dimensional and weight limits for yard waste left out for collection. Tree limbs under four inches in diameter, lumber, and brush must be securely tied into bundles that do not exceed 48 inches in length or 18 inches in diameter, unless they are placed directly into a storage container, and no bundle may weigh more than 75 pounds. Where containers are used instead of bundles, they must be constructed and maintained so they prevent wastes from dispersing onto the served premises, onto adjacent premises, or onto the adjacent public right-of-way, and the loaded container itself is capped at 75 pounds. 032, keeping bundles at the roadside or curbside no more than 12 hours before collection and removing empties within 12 hours after.
Violations & Fines
Non-compliant yard waste, oversized bundles, overweight loads, or containers that let debris scatter onto a neighbor's lot or the right-of-way, is a misdemeanor under Section 50.999, carrying a fine of $100 to $500 with each day treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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