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Kenton County's Spring Clean Up: What to know

News Archive Posted on February 26, 2025

Kenton County's annual Spring Clean Up is back! Kenton County residents (proof of residency is required) can dispose of a variety of household items for free throughout the two-day event. Here's what you need to know.

Locations:

Kenton County Public Works (420 Independence Station Road, Independence 41051)        

  • Tires and Appliances accepted, only at the KCPW Location 
  • Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days

Piner Elementary (2845 Piner Ridge Road, Morning View, 41063)

  • Tires and appliances NOT accepted at this location.
  • Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 25 and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 26

Accepted Items:   

  • Appliances ($25 Fee for Freon containing appliances)   
  • Mattress/box springs (Limit two per household)
  • Yard debris
  • All Electronics (anything with a power cord) TVs, Monitors, Etc.
  • Vehicle and rechargeable batteries 
  • All fluids (Oil/Gas) - Must be Removed from lawn equipment or will be rejected.  
  • All Scrap Metal
  • Tires (Eight per household residential address; additional $3 per tire) Have more Tires? Visit one of the FREE Waste Tire Collection Events across Kentucky here 2025-2033 ADD Map WTCE

Not Accepted:    

  • Hazardous Materials
  • Pesticides
  • Paint/Stains (Ask about the Free Paint Hardeners)
  • Liquid Waste
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Tanks/Cylinders/Propane Tanks
  • Oil and Antifreeze 
  • Fluorescent Bulbs
  • Shingles
  • Concrete, Brick, or Dirt.  
  • No junk vehicles (including boats) 
  • UHAULS Full of household furniture (clean-outs)

*Kenton County Public Works has the right to refuse any and all items transported to Public Works for disposal.*

Businesses (including side auto/construction/junk removal businesses) will be turned away.

For Safety and Litter Prevention, please cover all open loads with a tarp and strap down loose items

Participants are required to unload their vehicle.

Have Questions?

Please contact Melissa Grandstaff, Kenton County's solid waste coordinator, at (859) 392-1919 or by email Melissa.grandstaff@kentoncounty.org