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Lexington Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Bluegrass Transfer Station at $112/ton with $61 minimum per load. Freon appliances cost $147 each. 5 facilities mapped for commercial haulers.

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Lexington (1555 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40504 — use 1549 Old Frankfort Pike for GPS per city guidance)

Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station

MSW/C&D: $112.00/ton, $61.00 minimum. Non-Freon appliances: $32/each. Freon appliances: $147/each. Car tires: $15/each. Truck tires: $32/each. Tractor tires: $92/each. 1-lb propane: $27. 20-lb propane: $49. Auto gas tank: $102. Truck gas tank: $114. Operated by Republic Services under a public-private partnership with LFUCG and Waste Services of the Bluegrass. Handles approximately 278,000 tons per year — nearly all Lexington-area waste passes through here before transfer to Central Kentucky Landfill in Scott County. The $61 minimum means loads under approximately 1,089 lbs all cost the same — always consolidate smaller jobs before making a dump run. At 200 lbs, the effective rate is $610/ton; at 1,000 lbs it drops to $122/ton; at full $112/ton it requires a load of approximately 1,089 lbs or more. Saturday hours (6 AM–1 PM) available — arrive early as lines build. Rates effective November 1, 2023 — call (859) 225-2521 to confirm current pricing. All rates subject to KY Environmental Remediation fee ($1.75/ton), fuel surcharges, and KY sales tax. Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Closed Sun $61.00 per load MSW C&D debris (same rate as MSW) Bulky items (furniture, mattresses) Appliances (Freon units accepted at $147 surcharge)

MSW/C&D: $112.00/ton, $61.00 minimum. Non-Freon appliances: $32/each. Freon appliances: $147/each. Car tires: $15/each. Truck tires: $32/each. Tractor tires: $92/each. 1-lb propane: $27. 20-lb propane: $49. Auto gas tank: $102. Truck gas tank: $114.Lexington (1555 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40504 — use 1549 Old Frankfort Pike for GPS per city guidance)
Sadieville, KY (493 Double Culvert Road, Sadieville, KY 40370 — approximately 25 miles north of Lexington in Scott County)

Central Kentucky Landfill

Not publicly listed — call (502) 857-1863 for commercial rates. Direct-haul accounts may offer lower per-ton rates than the $112/ton transfer station rate. This is the ultimate destination for waste processed at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station. For high-volume operators, establishing a direct-haul account here can potentially save money versus the $112/ton transfer station rate by cutting out the middleman. The drive is approximately 35 minutes from central Lexington. Calculate whether the fuel and time cost of the 25-mile drive offsets per-ton savings — even a $20/ton savings on a 2-ton load equals $40 per trip, likely covering the extra mileage. Operated by Waste Services of the Bluegrass, LLC (subsidiary of Green City USA). Best for operators with larger trucks running full loads. Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun (call to confirm) Call for details MSW C&D debris Scrap metal Brick, block, concrete, asphalt, shingles

Not publicly listed — call (502) 857-1863 for commercial rates. Direct-haul accounts may offer lower per-ton rates than the $112/ton transfer station rate.Sadieville, KY (493 Double Culvert Road, Sadieville, KY 40370 — approximately 25 miles north of Lexington in Scott County)
Georgetown, KY (245 W Yusen Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324 — approximately 18 miles north of Lexington, off I-75)

Rumpke Scott County Transfer Station

Not publicly listed — call (800) 828-8171 for commercial rates. Compare against $112/ton Bluegrass transfer station rate. An important alternative to the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, especially for operators working in northern Fayette County or the I-75 corridor. Facility is near I-75 in Georgetown. Open to third-party haulers, which makes it a viable option for junk removal operators — not all transfer stations accept outside haulers. Waste is transported to Rumpke landfills in Pendleton and Montgomery counties. Rumpke offers waste audits that may help negotiate volume rates. Call to compare pricing against the $112/ton Bluegrass transfer station rate. Saturday hours (8 AM–noon) provide weekend disposal access. Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Closed Sun Call for details MSW C&D debris Residential and commercial waste

Not publicly listed — call (800) 828-8171 for commercial rates. Compare against $112/ton Bluegrass transfer station rate.Georgetown, KY (245 W Yusen Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324 — approximately 18 miles north of Lexington, off I-75)
East Lexington (4216 Hedger Lane, Lexington, KY 40516 — accessible via I-64 Exit 87)

LFUCG Haley Pike Waste Management Facility

Fayette County residents: 2 free pickup loads per month (proof of residency required). Commercial/additional loads: call (859) 425-2255 for rates. For jobs with significant yard waste or brush (estate cleanouts, storm debris, land clearing), diverting yard waste here saves money versus paying the $112/ton MSW rate at the Bluegrass transfer station. The facility historically accepted C&D through approximately 2012, and the state permit was renewed through 2028 — call (859) 425-2255 to confirm whether C&D is currently accepted and at what rate. Closed Wednesdays — plan accordingly. Does not accept MSW, hazardous waste, plastic bags, or food scraps. Weekday-only hours with no weekend access. Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Wed CLOSED (unless holiday makeup) · Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Free for qualifying residential loads Yard waste (leaves, branches, brush, tree limbs) Natural Christmas trees

Fayette County residents: 2 free pickup loads per month (proof of residency required). Commercial/additional loads: call (859) 425-2255 for rates.East Lexington (4216 Hedger Lane, Lexington, KY 40516 — accessible via I-64 Exit 87)
East Lexington (3899 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509)

Environmental Recycling, Inc.

Appliances: accepted at NO CHARGE per City of Lexington guidance. Scrap metal: facility may PAY you for clean metal loads — call for current scrap pricing. This is the single most important cost-saving facility for Lexington junk removal operators. The City of Lexington officially directs residents and operators here for free appliance recycling. Instead of paying $32 per non-Freon appliance or $147 per Freon unit at the Bluegrass transfer station, bring appliances and scrap metal here at NO COST. They handle Freon-containing units. A busy operator diverting 5 Freon appliances per week saves $735 weekly — over $38,000 annually. Separate ALL metal items from every junk load. BBB A+ rated, in business since 1993. This single practice of routing appliances and metal here can be the difference between profitable and unprofitable disposal economics in Lexington. Call (800) 575-4306 or (859) 293-0167 to confirm current hours No minimum — free appliance disposal Scrap metal Appliances (including Freon-containing units) Large metal items

Appliances: accepted at NO CHARGE per City of Lexington guidance. Scrap metal: facility may PAY you for clean metal loads — call for current scrap pricing.East Lexington (3899 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40509)
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At $112/ton with a $61 minimum, Lexington has some of the highest disposal costs in the region. The difference between a profitable and unprofitable operation comes down to diversion — every appliance routed to Environmental Recycling (free) instead of the transfer station ($32–$147) and every yard waste load routed to Haley Pike instead of the transfer station directly improves your margin. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can see exactly how much you're spending at $112/ton versus what you're saving through diversion — and whether direct-hauling to Central Kentucky Landfill would lower your blended cost.

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Route ALL appliances and metal to Environmental Recycling Inc. at 3899 Winchester Road — free disposal, and they may pay you for clean scrap metal. A single diverted Freon refrigerator saves $147. Five Freon units per week saves $735 weekly, over $38,000 annually. The City of Lexington officially recommends this facility. Divert yard waste to Haley Pike at 4216 Hedger Lane instead of paying $112/ton at the transfer station. During estate cleanouts and property cleanups, yard waste can represent 20–30% of load weight. Even at commercial yard waste rates, the savings versus $112/ton MSW pricing are substantial. Donate usable furniture to Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 451 Southland Drive and electronics to the LFUCG Electronics Recycling Center at 1306 Versailles Road (free). Every item diverted from the transfer station reduces your tonnage at the $112/ton rate.

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The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station at 1555 Old Frankfort Pike charges $112 per ton for both MSW and C&D, with a $61 minimum per load. Non-Freon appliances cost $32 each, and Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers) cost $147 each. Car tires are $15 each. All rates are subject to the Kentucky Environmental Remediation fee of $1.75 per ton, fuel surcharges, and Kentucky sales tax. These rates are effective November 1, 2023 — call (859) 225-2521 to confirm current pricing.

Environmental Recycling Inc. at 3899 Winchester Road accepts Freon-containing appliances at NO CHARGE — the City of Lexington officially directs operators here. This saves $147 per Freon unit compared to the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station's surcharge. They handle Freon removal and recycle the metal. Non-Freon appliances are also free. Call (800) 575-4306 or (859) 293-0167 to confirm hours before your first visit. BBB A+ rated and in business since 1993.

No — the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station charges the same $112 per ton for C&D as for MSW, with the same $61 minimum per load. There is no dedicated C&D landfill or separate C&D pricing tier in Fayette County. Brick, block, concrete, asphalt, and shingles are all accepted at the standard rate. The Haley Pike facility historically accepted C&D at lower rates but its current C&D status is uncertain — call (859) 425-2255 to verify. This lack of a C&D discount makes material diversion even more important.

The Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station is open Saturday 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Rumpke Scott County Transfer Station in Georgetown has Saturday hours from 8:00 AM to noon. Central Kentucky Landfill and Haley Pike are closed on weekends. Environmental Recycling's Saturday hours should be confirmed by calling (800) 575-4306. Saturday lines at the Bluegrass station can build, especially during spring cleanup season — arrive early for the shortest wait times.

For high-volume operators running multiple full truckloads daily, direct-hauling to Central Kentucky Landfill in Sadieville may be cheaper than the $112 per ton transfer station rate. Call (502) 857-1863 for commercial direct-haul rates. The drive is approximately 25 miles and 35 minutes from central Lexington. Even a $20 per ton savings on a 2-ton load equals $40 per trip. Calculate whether the fuel and labor cost of the extra mileage offsets the per-ton savings — it typically does for operators with larger trucks running full loads.

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