Posted on August 05, 2025

It's time for the Kenton County Fall Clean-Up! Kenton County Clean-up is for Kenton County Residents. Please bring proof of residency (driver’s license with current address or your current trash bill).
Locations:
Kenton County Public Works (420 Independence Station Road, Independence 41051)
- Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days
Accepted Items:
- Appliances ($25 Fee for Freon containing appliances). Also accepted at the KCPW: M-F, 7:30 am- 3:30pm.
- Mattress/box springs – limited (2) per household
- Yard waste and tree debris (No heavy tree limbs and stumps)
- Electronics (anything with a power cord) TVs, Monitors, should be taken to the HHW Event on Nov 1st
- Vehicle and rechargeable batteries only.
- Fluids (Oil/Gas) Must be Removed from lawn equipment or will be rejected.
- Scrap Metal - Tires: (8) Standard Auto Tires max per load & residential address, additional $3 per standard auto tire. No huge Semi, farm or tractor tires accepted.
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, Stone, Brick, Pavers or Dirt.
- No junk vehicles (including boats)
- UHAULS Full of household furniture (clean-outs)
*Kenton County Public Works, has the “Right to Refuse’ all items at their discretion*
Businesses (including side auto/construction/junk removal businesses) shall be turned away.
For your safety and others, please cover all open loads with a tarp and strap down loose items.
Participants are required to unload their vehicle.
Questions?
Please contact the Solid Waste Coordinator (859)392-1919 or by email [email protected].