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Computer Recycling in Lexington, KY

Fayette County residents can recycle computers and laptops free at the Electronics Recycling Center, 1306 Versailles Road; hard drives are erased twice by the city contractor.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a computer in Lexington

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LexingtonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Electronics Recycling Center (LFUCG)Drop-off · 1306 Versailles Road, LexingtonFayette County residentsFree
    Where

    1306 Versailles Road
    Lexington, KY 40508

    Hours

    Mon-Tue 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed noon-4 p.m.; Thu-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Fayette County residents only; no business or nonprofit items.
    • Hard drives are erased twice by the city's certified contractor.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take computers (2)
  • Lexington Habitat ReStore · 451 Southland Drive, Lexington
  • LFUCG curbside trash, recycling and bulky item collection · Lexington

Before you go

  1. List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
  2. Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
  3. Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
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Kentucky rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Bulky items (opens in new tab) · Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
    • Bulky item pickup is free for households with city waste collection; most bulky items, including mattresses and box springs, go out on the regular collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city does not collect humidifiers, TVs, microwaves, computers, printers or other electronics at the curb; these can go to the Electronic Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city picks up up to four small truck or car tires a week from homes with city collection; tires must be off the rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics recycling (opens in new tab) · Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
    • The center serves Fayette County residents only and does not accept items from businesses, home businesses or nonprofits. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include computers, printers, alkaline batteries, cell phones, microwave ovens, televisions and monitors, small corded electrical items, laptops and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer hard drives are erased twice by the city's certified contractor. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Free trash disposal day (opens in new tab) · Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
    • Computers, printers, cell phones, microwave ovens and televisions can be dropped off at no cost at the Electronics Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Fayette & Franklin Counties
    • Free pickup at homes or businesses for qualifying donations (photos required); Bourbon and Clark County residents must call 859-254-6724. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No-cost donation pickups are offered in Fayette and surrounding counties, in partnership with Scott/Bourbon Counties Habitat and Habitat of Madison and Clark Counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tube TVs, computers, laptops, printers, monitors and exercise equipment are not accepted; disposal is available at the Fayette County Electronics Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky DWM: E-scrap Laws (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
    • Households may legally put home computers and monitors in their garbage, if their garbage collector and landfill will accept them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky DWM: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
    • The state e-scrap contract with Powerhouse Recycling covers state government and political subdivisions, not households. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DWM suggests choosing e-scrap recyclers with R2 or e-Stewards certification. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
    • The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
    • The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
    • The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.

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