Lexington resumes trash pickup after winter storm. What to do if your can isn’t emptied
Waste collection in Lexington is returning to its regular schedule this week after the city temporarily suspended service due to cold temperatures and icy streets.
The city announced the change Monday in a post on its Facebook account. But the shift back to regular trash and recycling pickup comes as the area is expecting more snowfall Tuesday, with a wintry mix possible during the evening hours.
In an email to the Herald-Leader, Lexington environmental initiatives specialist Jennifer Myatt said trash and recycling pickup resumes this week, but there will be no yard waste collection.
If residents’ carts are not collected, Myatt said they should call LexCall at 311 or 859-425-2255. Leave any uncollected carts on the curb until it’s emptied.
Garbage trucks will be making their rounds Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 7 to empty any missed carts.
If your cart is full, bag extra trash and place it on the curb for collection, but do not put bags or other items on top of carts. The city also advises against leaning anything on the carts themselves.
For collection updates, follow the city on social media or track updates at lexingtonky.gov/snowupdates.
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This story was originally published February 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM.