Why we’re here
The Jessamine County Environmental/Recycling Department provides waste management for the county by overseeing the county’s Recycling Convenience Center for the disposal and management of specific household waste and hazardous materials.
Guidelines for the Recycling Convenience Center
- The Convenience Center is a drop-off facility only - we do not offer pick-up service
- Customers must unload all material themselves
- All items for recycling and disposal must be at the Center no later than 3:30PM and vehicles must be weighed in by 3:30PM to ensure disposal of debris
- Residential recycling only - we do not accept commercial recycling
- Size of cardboard and recycling pieces should be no larger than 2 feet x 2 feet
- Paper products are accepted including office paper, junk mail and newspaper. Paper products should be clean, dry and loose — never bag recyclables
- The Convenience Center accepts checks, money orders, debit cards and credit cards. No cash accepted
Residential and Business Garbage Collection Service
To view the Republic Services holiday schedule for residential routes, please click the button below.
2026 Leaf Collection Program
Jessamine County residents can take advantage of free curbside leaf collection from November 1 through November 30, 2026. Republic Services will collect up to 12 bags of leaves per household each week at no additional charge. Residents should place bagged leaves at the curb on their regularly scheduled collection day.
Households with more than 12 bags can schedule additional collection for a fee of $14.25 per pickup for 13 to 30 additional bags. These pickups are available on Thursdays only and must be scheduled in advance by calling 859-305-1073.
Residents may also drop off unbagged leaves, brush, and small limbs at the Nicholasville Waste Treatment Plant, located at 2296 Shun Pike, during the following hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to Noon
For additional information, contact the Jessamine County Convenience Center at 859-881-4545.
Environmental Programs
Spring
Recycling
Count-wide Spring Clean-up
Summer
Kentucky River Clean Sweep
Fall
Fall Haul Hazardous Materials Collection
Department Supervision and Contacts
Richie Horn
Director
- 123 Hendren Way Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
- Monday - Friday 8AM to 4PM
Open Records Request
info@jessamineky.gov
(859) 885-4500
About
Jessamine County is ideally set in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region. Rolling hills, horse farms, lush landscapes and a meandering river offer classic Kentucky vistas.