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Recycling in Kenton County, KY

What Kenton County itself runs: 8 landfills, sites and programs covering 9 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Kenton County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event (NKSWMA)

Annual one-day drop-off for household hazardous waste, electronics and TVs run by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area (Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties), typically the first Saturday of November at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Free for residents of the three counties; details and registration at nkyhhw.org.

Kenton County residents

Official page (opens in new tab)

Kenton County Big Blue Bins (drop-off recycling)

Kenton County Public Works manages 24/7 comingle and cardboard recycling bins at parks, libraries and public buildings around the county.

Official page (opens in new tab)

Kenton County trash voucher program (Bavarian Landfill)

Free monthly voucher for Kenton County households with a paid trash bill, good for one load at Bavarian Landfill (12764 McCoy Fork Road, Walton) Monday-Saturday. Covers furniture, yard waste, wood and similar household waste; not appliances, electronics, metals or tires.

Kenton County residents

Official page (opens in new tab)

Cities and towns in Kenton County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (27)

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.
    • The regional guide lists Kenton County Public Works, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, under auto and rechargeable batteries. 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.
    • Since November 1, 2021 there is a $25 per unit charge for any Freon-containing item dropped off. 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.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Kenton County
    • Auto batteries can be dropped off for no charge at the Kenton County Fleet Division. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Kenton County says alkaline batteries should go to an environmental disposal company and rechargeable batteries to retail stores. 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.
    • The Erlanger Branch library at 401 Kenton Lands Road has comingle and cardboard bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Richardson Road Park, 3975 Richardson Road, Independence, has a cardboard bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A City of Covington cardboard bin is at 741-743 Dalton Street, Covington. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pioneer Park, 3952 Madison Pike, has comingle and cardboard bins. 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.

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