Campbell County, Kentucky Recycling Guide

Learn how to recycle effectively with Campbell County's comprehensive programs.

Overview

Campbell County offers a robust recycling program for residents, including drop-off sites, curbside pickup, and special initiatives for hard-to-recycle items. This guide details locations, acceptable materials, and procedures to help you recycle effectively.

Locations

  • TANK Park and Ride Lot: 9000 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001
  • Highland Heights Fire Department: 3600 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, KY 41076
  • Bellevue City Lot: 425 Taylor Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
  • Fort Thomas City Lot: 130 N Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
  • Newport City Lot: 845 York St, Newport, KY 41071
  • Campbell County Road Department: 1175 Racetrack Road, Alexandria, KY 41001

Acceptable Items

  • Aluminum cans
  • Newspaper
  • Plastic containers (#1, #2)
  • Glass containers
  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Paper (office paper, junk mail, magazines)

Non-Acceptable Items

  • Plastic bags
  • Styrofoam
  • Food waste
  • Hazardous materials
  • Electronics
  • Textiles

Tips

Provider: Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Eligibility: Call 1-800-828-8171 to check if your address qualifies.

Materials: Same as drop-off (aluminum, newspaper, plastic, glass, cardboard, paper).

Hefty ReNew Program

  • Collect plastic straws, utensils, bubble wrap, chip bags in orange Hefty ReNew bags.
  • Purchase bags at grocery stores (~$10) or request a free starter kit via Rumpke.
  • Place tied bags in curbside bins or drop-off sites.

Scrap Metal

  • Location: Campbell County Road Department
  • Items: Appliances, lawnmowers, scrap steel
  • Note: Place refrigerators/freezers in designated areas for Freon removal.

Electronics

  • Available at Cleanup Events and Campbell County Transportation Center.
  • Items: Computers, monitors, printers (no TVs at most sites).

Vape Recycling

  • For K–12 schools, collects vapes for safe disposal.
  • Includes educational outreach on nicotine cessation.

Household Hazardous Waste

Christmas Trees and Holiday Lights

  • Trees: Drop off at Pendery Park (Dec–Feb).
  • Lights: Drop off at various locations (Dec 1–Feb 1).

Spring 2025: May 9–10, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Locations

  • Frederick's Landing: 100 Frederick's Landing, Wilder
  • Pendery Park: 4113 Williams Lane, Melbourne
  • Campbell County Road Department: 1175 Racetrack Road, Alexandria

Items

  • All sites: Furniture, mattresses, yard debris, trash, electronics (no TVs at Frederick's/Pendery).
  • Road Department only: Appliances, scrap metal, batteries, one TV, propane tanks, tires (limit 8).

Requirements

  • Proof of residency
  • Self-unload

Details: Four free vouchers per household/year for trash disposal.

Contact: 859-547-1866 or www.campbellcountyky.gov.

For Nonprofits: Clean roadside litter for payment.

Apply: Starting March 1 at www.campbellcountyky.gov.

Contact Information

Phone: 859-547-1866

Email: SolidWaste@campbellcountyky.gov

Website: www.campbellcountyky.gov

Rumpke: 1-800-828-8171