Lexington announces Thanksgiving waste collection schedule; curbside pickup Monday and Tuesday unaffected

Lexington has announced its Thanksgiving-week waste collection schedule, telling residents that curbside pickup of both trash and recycling carts will not be affected on Monday and Tuesday. The announcement was made ahead of the holiday to help households plan for collection on the days immediately surrounding Thanksgiving.

Under the schedule described by WKYT, Lexington residents who receive regular curbside service should expect trash pickup and recycling cart collection to proceed as normal on Monday and Tuesday. The city’s guidance, as reported, focused on preventing confusion over whether those services would be delayed or skipped during the holiday week.

The announcement addresses curbside service for household waste and recycling. Lexington’s clarification specifically highlights the operational continuity of collection services during the two weekday windows leading into and leaving the holiday.

Thanksgiving typically changes day-to-day routines for many residents, including when they place materials at the curb for pickup. By stating that Monday and Tuesday collection will proceed without disruption, the city is aiming to reduce missed pickups and related overflow issues that can arise when schedules are altered without advance notice.

WKYT reported that the schedule change pertains to the Thanksgiving period, while underscoring that Monday and Tuesday curbside pickup remains intact. Residents who rely on those set collection days are expected to keep their regular curb placement routines for those specific weekdays.

The next practical step for households is to follow the collection timing set out by Lexington for the Thanksgiving period, particularly for any days other than Monday and Tuesday that may be adjusted. With the city already confirming the Monday and Tuesday services, attention can shift to any additional holiday-week schedule details for the remaining days of that period.