Recycling 101

You can help the Lexington Recycle Center run at its best by recycling right. Even if an object has a recycling symbol, it may not be recyclable through Lexington's program. If you have city recycling collection, the blue cart is for recycling and should only be used for these items:

• Aluminum cans
• Steel food cans (Please rinse. Labels can stay on)
• Plastic screw top bottles and jugs (The top should be smaller than the bottom. Don’t worry about the #)
• Dry cardboard with packing material removed
• Glass bottles and jars, colored and clear

Please do not put plastic bags in your recycling bin or bag your recyclables. Plastic bags can tangle up in our equipment and cause problems. For more information on Lexington's recycling program, please visit www.LexingtonKY.gov/Recycle

To download a recycling flier and graphics, visit Google Drive.