The Solid Waste Coordinator (SWC) answers to calls concerning high weeds and grass, junked cars, and nuisance control. The SWC picks up old appliances on a call in basis, appliances should be left at the curb for easy pickup. To schedule an appointment for appliance pickup, please call the above referenced phone number. The County of Franklin incurs the cost of garbage disposal and the county recycling schedule is printed in the State Journal weekly. Please contact the office for additional information.

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Trash and Recycling must be out by 6 a.m. day of collection
Monday:
Bald Knob Area
Benson Valley Rd., Dry Ridge Rd., Flat Creek Rd., Harp Pike, Harvieland, Lebanon Rd., McCann Ln., Polsgrove, Stony Creek Rd.
Devil’s Hollow Road Area
Bark Branch, Bryant-Benson Rd. (Devil’s Hollow to St. John’s), Pierce Ln., Pea Ridge Rd., Skyview Dr., Saint John’s Rd., Singleton Ln., Smoot Ln., and Two Creeks
Tuesday:
Louisville Road Area
Avenstoke Rd., Bridgeport Rd., Broadview, Bryant Benson Rd., to St. Johns, Evergreen Rd., - U.S. 60 to South Benson, Hawkeegon, Huntington Woods, Sheep Pen Rd., and South Benson Rd.
Cardwell Lane Area
Willowcrest, Highlands, Edgewood, Coolbrook and Westview Dr.
Wednesday:
Evergreen Road Area
South Benson to U.S. 127 South, Schofield Ln. area, Farmdale subdivision, Green Wilson Rd., Easy St., Meadowbrook, and Iron Dr.
U. S. 127 South (Lawrenceburg Road Area)
Bentwoods, Big Eddy, Cedar Run, Dove Creek, Hanks Ln., Hanley Ln., Johnson Rd., Jones Ln., Mills Ln., Twilight Tr., Old Harrodsburg Rd., Wash Rd. and Ninevah Rd.
Thursday:
Versailles Road Area
U.S. 421 South including Bon Air, Country Ln., Springhill, Duckers, Millville-Duncan Rd., Slickway, and Mill Rd.
Georgetown Road Area
Elkhorn and Capital Mobile Home Parks, Bedford Rd. Colston Ln., Jones Rd., Lucas Ln., Rocky Branch Rd., Switzer Rd., Westover Rd. Woodlake Rd. and Governor’s Place
Friday:
Stedmantown Lane & Peaks Mill Road Area
Discher Estates, Oaks, Justice Ln., Holt Ln., Union Ridge area, Camp Pleasant, Indian Gap Rd., Indian Gap Rd. and Sullivan Ln.
Owenton Road Area
Lewis Ferry Rd., Leestown-Manley Rd. Circle Subdivision, Shadrick Ferry Rd., Stonewall Subdivision, Ridgewood Subdivision, Steele Branch Rd., Royal Parkway, Wright Rd., McDonald Ferry Rd., and Swallowfield Rd.
Effective March 1, 2013 the Benson Valley Landfill will only open 8:00 AM - Noon on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
Landfill Vouchers for free Saturday dumping at Benson Valley Landfill are still available to all Frankfort and Franklin County residents and may be obtained at:
Franklin County Judge/Executive Office
321 West Main Street
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
A Kentucky issued drivers license is required to obtain a voucher.
This is a free service for Franklin County residents only. Contractors are not eligible for free dumping on Saturdays.
One load per household per Saturday.
- No construction debris, dump trucks, or large trailers.
- No shingles or construction debris.
If you have questions concerning disposal, please contact Benson Valley Landfill at (502) 227-7305.
Franklin County offers free pickup of large applicances and white goods. Please call Mark Barrett at 502-875-7987 to schedule a pickup.
Legacy Carting will pick up other bulky items, including furniture, for a small fee. Please call (859) 369-7000 or (866) 587-7170 to make arrangements.
November 22, 2012, Thanksgiving
Thursday and Friday collection routes will be run one day behind (Friday and Saturday)
December 25, 2012 Christmas
Tuesday collection route will be run on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.