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Curbside Recycling to resume in County May 4th
Starting Monday, May 4th - the County's curbside recycling program will return. Please only put accepted items into your curbside bin, and do not bag them. Accepted items include: plastic bottles and jugs with a screw top, aluminum and steel cans, and corrugated...
Solid Waste COVID-19 Update 4/27/2020
The Landfill Voucher Program portal is reopened as of 4/27/2020. Republic Services and Benson Valley Landfill will accept vouchers starting Saturday, 5/2/2020. Free dumping is only allowed with a voucher. Residents must follow all rules associated with the program, as...
COVID-19 Testing for Franklin County Residents
Last night, Governor Beshear listed three places in close proximity where Franklin County residents can get tested for Covid-19. Listed below are the sites for free testing. Louisville (Jefferson County)Shawnee Park501 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 Testing...
Lakeview Park Update
Beginning April 21st, 2020 portions of Lakeview Park will reopen to the public. The entire park has been closed for the last several weeks due to drive by Covid-19 testing that was occurring on the grounds. At this time the only amenities that will be reopening are...
Franklin County Community Fund
The City of Frankfort, Franklin County, Emergency Management, and the Franklin County Community Fund have partnered to launch the Franklin County COVID-19 Response Fund. This charitable fund will provide critical support to vulnerable populations in Franklin County...
Executive Order: Juvenile Curfew
Judge Wells has issued a juvenile curfew between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM for Franklin County effective immediately. This curfew will remain in effect until further notice. This order is to help maintain public health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please...
COUNTY RECYCLING UPDATE 4/9/2020
Effective immediately. Due to a mechanical failure at the Lexington Recycle Facility, all recycling collected by Central Kentucky Hauling in the County will be taken to the landfill for at least the next month, or until the replacement part needed arrives. County...
Planning Commission 4/16/20 CANCELLED
The Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 16th, 5:30 pm at City Hall, 315 W. Second Street, has been cancelled.
COVID-19 Financial Resources
Please check out the resources below about state and federal assistance to individuals and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Safety Net Programs Please click to enlarge. Unemployment Insurance Please click to enlarge. Paycheck Protection...
COUNTY CURBSIDE LIMB COLLECTION TO RESUME 4/2/20
Limb collection in the County will resume Thursday, April 2 - with the East side being serviced on Thursdays, and the West side on Fridays. Regular guidelines for this program must still be followed - no limbs larger than 8" in diameter, piles must not exceed 3 feet...