Kenton County will hold its annual Spring Clean Up event on April 25 and 26, giving residents the chance to dispose of unwanted household items at no cost. The event is open to all Kenton County residents who provide proof of residency.
The Spring Clean Up aims to help residents safely clear out household clutter while reducing illegal dumping in local neighborhoods. By offering this service, officials hope to keep the community clean and support responsible waste management practices.
Disposal locations include Kenton County Public Works at 420 Independence Station Road in Independence, which will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and Piner Elementary School at 2845 Piner Ridge Road in Morning View, which will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and until 1 p.m. on Sunday. Tires and appliances are only accepted at the Public Works location; they are not accepted at Piner Elementary School.
Accepted items include appliances (with a $25 fee for those containing Freon), mattresses and box springs (limit two per household), yard debris, electronics such as TVs and monitors, vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, scrap metal, tires (up to eight per household with a $3 charge for each additional tire), oil and gasoline (which must be removed from lawn equipment). Residents needing to dispose of more than eight tires can attend one of Kentucky’s free Waste Tire Collection Events held statewide.
Items not accepted during the event include hazardous materials, pesticides, paint or stains, liquid waste, fire extinguishers or tanks/cylinders/propane tanks, oil or antifreeze fluids, fluorescent bulbs, shingles or construction debris like concrete or brick/dirt piles; junk vehicles including boats; U-Hauls or large loads of furniture from whole-house clean-outs; as well as any business-generated waste from auto shops or junk removal companies.
For safety reasons participants must cover all open loads with tarps and secure loose items before arrival. All participants are required to unload their own vehicles. Kenton County Public Works reserves the right to refuse any item brought for disposal.
Residents with questions about the Spring Clean Up may contact Melissa Grandstaff at (859) 392-1919 or Melissa.grandstaff@kentoncounty.org.
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