Recycling in Independence, KY

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Resource Guide (Updated January 2026) (opens in new tab) · Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area (published by Kenton County)
  • The Northern Kentucky HHW Collection Event is typically held the first Saturday of November each year at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW collection is free for Boone, Campbell and Kenton County residents, with limitations and guidelines. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include all types of batteries, electronics, oil paint (10-can limit) and TVs (limit of two). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint, appliances, tires and several other items are not accepted at the HHW event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All electronics can be brought to the HHW Collection Event and disposed of for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
  • Kenton County Solid Waste Management is at 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, KY 41051. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kenton County Solid Waste Management phone: 859-392-1919. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Freon Item Removal (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
  • Kenton County Public Works takes Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers from Kenton County citizens. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Freon items are accepted at 420 Independence Station Road, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:30 PM, with proof of Kenton County residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling (Big Blue Bins) (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
  • Kenton County Public Works at 420 Independence Station Road has comingle and cardboard recycling bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kenton County cardboard bins take cardboard recyclables, including boxes with foam or plastic liners removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard: cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and boxes; remove styrofoam or plastic liners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kenton County Public Works manages recycling bins at several county locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Richardson Road Park, 3975 Richardson Road, Independence, has a cardboard bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Voucher Program (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
  • Vouchers are for Kenton County residents and require a paid trash bill with the application. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A paid trash bill is required to apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no cost to the voucher program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit one voucher per Kenton County residential address per month, up to 10 per year; 200 vouchers a month, first come first served. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted with a voucher: large and bulky furniture, glass, plastics, wood and yard waste; mattresses carry an extra $5 fee not covered by the voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted with a voucher: appliances, electronics, liquids, metals and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• KRS 224.50-868: New tire fee; disposal of replaced tire; retailer requirements (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
  • When a new tire replaces an old one, the retailer must encourage the buyer to leave the old tire with the retailer, or else dispose of it legally, give it to a registered waste tire handler, or reuse it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers selling new motor vehicle tires must accept, if offered, a waste tire of similar size and type for each new tire sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Retailers must post a notice that state law requires them to accept a waste tire for each new tire sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
• KRS 224.50-856: Disposal of waste tires (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
  • Waste tires may be disposed of in Kentucky only by transfer to a permitted solid waste disposal facility, under processing conditions set in law. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Kentucky DWM: Waste Tires (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
  • DWM offers free waste tire collection events to Kentucky residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The events rotate so that each county gets one every three years, in the spring or fall; schedules are posted every August and February. Checked October 26, 2026.
• KRS 224.50-410: Disposal of lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
  • Lead-acid batteries may not be put in mixed solid waste or accepted for landfill or incinerator disposal in Kentucky. Checked October 26, 2026.
• KRS 224.50-413: Duties of retail sellers of new lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
  • Retail sellers of new lead-acid batteries must accept, if offered, one used lead-acid battery for each new one sold, and post a notice saying so. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Kentucky DEP fact sheet: Household Batteries (2017) (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
  • DEP tells households to dispose of car (lead-acid) batteries by taking them to the wholesaler or retailer when buying a new battery. Checked October 26, 2026.

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