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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule Change 2020
Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed Fridays December 25 and January 1, to allow their employees to celebrate Christmas and New Years at home with their families. Trash and recycling in the County (red carts) normally collected on these days will be pushed back one...
Judge Wells Statement on the Passing of Squire Don Sturgeon
“It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Squire Don Sturgeon. He was a good friend and colleague for many years. Don worked tirelessly for the betterment of our community. His years in the classroom touched the lives of many Franklin County...
Calling ALL Franklin County Students!
The Fiscal Court needs your help leading the Pledge of Allegiance at our meetings. We are requesting that students from across the county create videos leading the Pledge to be played during our virtual Fiscal Court Meetings. The videos can feature a single student, a...
Changes to curbside recycling – December 4, 2020
Lexington Materials Recovery Facility is now accepting paperboard (also known as boxboard), with the exception of those that have a waxy coating - such as soda and beer boxes, as well as boxes from any food items meant for the fridge or freezer. These paperboard items...
Apply for KY Food and Beverage Relief Funds Today!
ATTN: Restaurant & Bar OwnersApply for KY Food and Beverage Relief Funds Today! There is a $40 million program using federal COVID-19 relief funds to help restaurants and bars impacted by a 3-week closure in Kentucky. Applications being accepted at 12 noon EST...
Backyard Compost Opportunity
Interested in backyard composting? Our Solid Waste Department is seeking those interested in starting and maintaining a compost bin or tumbler in their own yard. Fill out the survey here if interested:...
Office Closing: Thanksgiving Holiday
County Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume our normal hours of operation on Monday , November 30, 2020. Information about changes to the County's solid...
Upcoming COVID Testing
The Franklin County Health Department, KY will conduct free COVID testing for anyone ages 12 and over on December 1st & 15th, 2020 between the hours of 2-6 PM. These tests will be conducted at the Public Health Center located at 851 East-West Connector.You MUST...
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.The Kentucky LIHEAP program helps approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their heating bills each winter. The U.S. Department of Health and...
Thanksgiving trash/recycle schedule change
Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed 11/26 for Thanksgiving. All County trash and recycle routes normally on Thursdays will be Friday, and Friday routes will be on Saturday. Pickups will return to normal schedule on Monday 11/30. Please contact Brittany with any...