by staff | Oct 28, 2026 | News, Solid Waste News
Get creative while using less plastic and saving money this Halloween. Check out these ideas from Franklin County Solid Waste: Reuse costumes or borrow items from a friend. 92 million tons of textile waste are discarded globally each year, let’s use what we...
by staff | Aug 28, 2026 | News, Solid Waste News
Today was our AmeriCorps Environmental Educator’s, Christine Argus, last day on the job. However, she didn’t spend the day slacking off. Instead, she presented a lesson on vermicomposting to Ms. Deborah Willette’s 3rd period, 8th grade science class...
by staff | Jul 2, 2026 | Office Closing Announcements, Solid Waste News
All County Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6th, 2026. There will be NO changes or delays to county solid waste service. For more information:...
by staff | Apr 7, 2026 | Solid Waste News
by staff | Apr 6, 2026 | Solid Waste News
Hearn Elementary School was the winning group from this year’s Franklin County Aluminum Recycling Drive, open to all schools in Franklin County and Frankfort Independent, hosted by Franklin County Solid Waste. In total, 23,350 cans were collected by county staff from...
by staff | Mar 24, 2026 | Solid Waste News
Franklin County Residents (blue/red carts): There are three ways to request a trash/recycling cart replacement (Republic Services): 1. Calling 859-263-2000 2. Emailing franklin@republicservices.com: – Include name, address, trash or recycling cart request 3....
