Kenton County Recycling Guide

Learn how to recycle effectively in Kenton County, Kentucky

Overview

Kenton County, Kentucky, promotes recycling through 14 drop-off locations, a voucher program for waste disposal, and partnerships with Rumpke Recycling and the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area (NKSWMA). This guide details recycling options, accepted materials, and how residents can participate.

Kenton County Recycling

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Recycling Drop-Off Locations

Kenton County offers 14 recycling bins managed by Public Works, accepting comingle (aluminum cans, paper, plastic containers, glass containers) and cardboard. Key locations include:

  • Lincoln Ridge Park: 420 Independence Station Rd., Independence, KY 41051 (Comingle, cardboard)
  • Middleton-Mills Park: 3415 Mills Road, Covington, KY 41015 (Comingle, cardboard)
  • T.A.N.K.: 3375 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017 (Comingle)
  • Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger: 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY 41018 (Comingle, cardboard)
  • Kenton County Courthouse: 5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 (Comingle)

For a full list, visit Kenton Big Blue Bins.

Accepted and Non-Accepted Materials

  • Aluminum Cans: Rinsed beverage cans.
  • Paper: Newspapers, magazines, office paper, junk mail (no plastic wrap).
  • Plastic Containers: Bottles/jugs with a spout smaller than the bottom (lids OK).
  • Glass Containers: Unbroken, rinsed bottles/jars (no caps).
  • Cardboard/Paperboard: Flattened boxes.

  • Wide-mouth plastic containers (e.g., margarine bowls).
  • Plastic flatware, cassette/CD cases, toys, oil jugs, plastic bags, buckets.
  • Hazardous materials (e.g., batteries, paint).
  • Broken glass, Styrofoam, electronics, organic material, wood, furniture.

Key Programs

Purpose: Dispose of bulky waste at Bavarian Landfill (12764 McCoy Fork Road, Walton, KY 41094).

Details: 1 voucher/month, 10/year per household. Apply via CivicRec with a paid trash bill.

Contact: (859) 485-4416 (Bavarian Landfill).

When: First Saturday in November.

Accepted: Electronics, tires, batteries, paint, light bulbs, etc.

Contact: (859) 334-4808 or www.boonecountyky.org/nkyhhw.

Accepted: Computers, TVs, phones, circuit board devices.

Why Recycle?: Prevents landfill contamination, recovers precious metals.

Locations: Contact centers like Can Dew Recycling (1510 Russell St., Covington, KY; (859) 261-8264).

Commercial Recycling Centers

  • Can Dew Recycling: Pays for scrap metal, accepts various recyclables. (1510 Russell St., Covington, KY; (859) 261-8264).
  • Others: Junk King Northern Kentucky, Round Bottom Recycling (Yelp reviews).

Regional Context

Kenton County collaborates with Boone and Campbell Counties via the NKSWMA. The Five-Year Solid Waste Management Plan focuses on reducing landfill use and promoting sustainability.

How to Participate

  1. Use drop-off bins for comingle and cardboard.
  2. Apply for vouchers to dispose of bulky waste.
  3. Attend HHW events for hazardous waste.
  4. Recycle electronics at specialized centers.