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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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City collection The City collects large items at the curb during its annual Spring Cleanup, as long as bulky items stay separate from smaller or bagged material. The City does not publish a collection fee for Spring Cleanup. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 if you need to confirm whether a charge applies to your property.
City collection The City collects large items at the curb during its annual Spring Cleanup, as long as bulky items stay separate from smaller or bagged material. The City does not publish a collection fee for Spring Cleanup. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 if you need to confirm whether a charge applies to your property.
City collection Appliances are collected and recycled during a dedicated cleanup week, on a call-in basis, and appliances that still contain refrigerant need a tag showing it was removed. The City does not publish a collection fee for the appliance week. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890, which is also the number used to schedule the pickup.
City collection The City collects large items at the curb during its annual Spring Cleanup, as long as bulky items stay separate from smaller or bagged material. The City does not publish a collection fee for Spring Cleanup. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 if you need to confirm whether a charge applies to your property.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
Elizabethtown handles the bulky side of household junk through a single annual push rather than a year-round call-in service. Spring Cleanup takes large items, furniture and appliances from the curb, with appliances on a separate call-in week. Yard material runs on its own clock: crews collect brush year round on a four week rotation through four city areas, and a separate fall program picks up leaves. Everything else the City collects sits outside those two programs, and the pages that describe them list what will not be taken.
The City collects large items at the curb during its annual Spring Cleanup, as long as bulky items stay separate from smaller or bagged material.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not publish a collection fee for Spring Cleanup. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 if you need to confirm whether a charge applies to your property.
When & how
Spring Cleanup junk and debris ran March 30 through May 1 in 2026, with crews starting in Area One and returning to each area as often as they could during April.
Get it ready
Place bulky items in an open area within ten feet of the edge of the street, clear of traffic and away from overhead power lines, and keep large items separate from smaller or bagged items.
Appliances are collected and recycled during a dedicated cleanup week, on a call-in basis, and appliances that still contain refrigerant need a tag showing it was removed.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not publish a collection fee for the appliance week. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890, which is also the number used to schedule the pickup.
When & how
The appliance collection ran April 27 through May 1 in 2026 and is handled strictly on a call-in basis at 270-737-7890.
Get it ready
Appliances containing refrigerant, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and central air units, will not be collected without a tag indicating that the refrigerant has been removed.
Brush is collected year round on a four week rotation through four city areas, and a separate fall program picks up loose and bagged leaves at the curb.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not publish a fee for brush or leaf collection. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
When & how
Brush runs year round on a four week rotating schedule that the City notes can change because of emergencies, weather, equipment failure or staffing. Leaf pickup runs during the fall season.
Get it ready
Brush goes within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved surface, in pieces under twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Leaves go in clear plastic bags under 50 pounds or as loose piles at the curb, with brush separated from leaf piles.
Construction debris is on the list of materials the City will not collect during Spring Cleanup.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not collect construction debris and names it among the materials excluded from the Spring Cleanup collection. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 for the route the City currently recommends.
When & how
There is no curbside collection for construction debris, and it cannot be added to a Spring Cleanup pile.
Get it ready
Keep construction debris out of a cleanup pile, because the City lists construction debris among the materials it will not collect.
Tires are on the list of materials the City will not collect during Spring Cleanup.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not collect tires and names them among the materials excluded from the Spring Cleanup collection. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 for the route the City currently recommends.
When & how
There is no curbside tire collection, and tires cannot be added to a cleanup pile.
Get it ready
Keep tires out of a Spring Cleanup pile, because the City lists tires among the materials it will not collect.
The City's cleanup, brush and leaf pages do not name televisions or other electronics, so the route has to be confirmed with Public Works.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes no electronics rule or fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether a television or computer can be included in a collection and what it costs.
When & how
Confirm with Public Works before setting electronics out, because the City's published cleanup exclusions do not mention them either way.
Get it ready
Keep electronics separate from a cleanup pile until Public Works confirms how they should be handled.
The City does not publish a cardboard collection, and its cleanup guidelines specifically direct residents away from using cardboard boxes for loose material.
City cost & eligibility
No cardboard route or fee is published. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm how cardboard should be handled.
When & how
There is no published cardboard pickup schedule. Cardboard boxes are specifically excluded from the cleanup bag rules, which call for clear plastic bags instead.
Get it ready
Use clear plastic bags rather than cardboard boxes for smaller items in a cleanup pile, because the City asks residents not to use boxes or garbage cans.
For Spring Cleanup, place items near the street without interfering with traffic, keep bulky items in an open area within ten feet of the edge of the street, and avoid placing anything under overhead power lines. Do not mix brush with the cleanup pile.
Place brush within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved street surface. Keep it out of driving lanes, sidewalks, drainage ditches and catch basins, and away from utility poles, pedestals, fire hydrants and mailboxes.
During the fall leaf program, place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes, use clear plastic bags under 50 pounds, and separate brush and other debris from the loose leaf piles.
For material the City's cleanup and yard programs do not cover, including electronics, cardboard and scrap metal, call Public Works at 270-737-7890 before setting anything at the curb. Tires and construction debris are excluded from the cleanup collection outright.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Households clearing out large items, furniture and bagged junk in one pass, plus a scheduled appliance week.
Cost & conditions
The City does not publish a collection fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether a charge applies to your property.
Arrange it
Follow the area schedule, place items according to the placement rules, and schedule appliances by calling 270-737-7890 during the appliance week.
Garbage, hazardous materials, liquids such as paints, oil and antifreeze, construction debris, tires and automobiles are not collected, brush is not part of the cleanup pile, and appliances containing refrigerant need a tag showing it was removed.
Year-round brush collection on a four week rotation
Residents and small commercial properties inside the city limits with brush from their own pruning and trimming.
Cost & conditions
The City does not publish a brush collection fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
Arrange it
The City is divided into four areas and crews collect on a four week rotating schedule, so place brush within twelve feet of the curb on your area's rotation.
Only debris from trees and shrubs pruned or trimmed at residential and small commercial properties, under twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Cut trees, land clearing debris and larger material are not collected curbside.
Households with loose leaves or bagged leaves to clear in the fall.
Cost & conditions
The City does not publish a leaf collection fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
Arrange it
Place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes, and keep brush out of the leaf piles.
Bagged leaves go in clear plastic bags that do not exceed 50 pounds, and the City collects loose leaves placed at the street curb only during the fall leaf program.
Elizabethtown residents with brush or cut trees too large for the curbside rotation can deliver them to the Public Works Facility at 1600 Nicholas Street, where the City accepts material over twelve inches in diameter or five feet in length that was generated inside the city limits. Contractors working inside the city are required to remove oversized debris themselves or deliver it to the same location. For anything the cleanup and yard programs do not cover, including construction debris, tires, electronics and scrap metal, the City publishes no facility, so call Public Works at 270-737-7890 before hauling. Year-round brush collection guidelines and oversized material drop-offSpring Cleanup schedule, guidelines and exclusionsPublic Works divisions, contacts and collection areas
Oversized brush and tree drop-off
Elizabethtown Public Works Facility
1600 Nicholas Street, Elizabethtown, KY
Brush and cut trees that exceed twelve inches in diameter or five feet in length and were generated inside the corporate city limits
Reserved for material larger than the curbside brush guidelines. Licensed contractors who cut or trim trees or bushes inside the city limits beyond those guidelines must remove the debris from the property or deliver it here.
Not published on the City brush page. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 before hauling.
Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm any charge for delivering oversized brush or cut trees.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How are the Spring Cleanup areas divided?+
The City splits the cleanup into four areas: west of US 31-W and north of KY 1357; west of US 31-W, south of KY 1357 and north of the CSX railroad; east of US 31-W and north of KY 251; and east of US 31-W and south of KY 251. Crews began in Area One and returned to each area as often as they were able during April.Official guidance
What kind of bags should smaller items go in?+
Secure loose items in good quality clear plastic bags that do not exceed 50 pounds. The City asks residents not to use cardboard boxes or garbage cans for the smaller items in a cleanup pile.Official guidance
Which appliances does the City take?+
Dehumidifiers, washing machines, dryers, ranges and water heaters are collected during the appliance week and recycled. The pickup is scheduled by calling 270-737-7890.Official guidance
Can I put out a refrigerator or an air conditioner?+
Only with a tag showing that the refrigerant has been removed. Appliances containing refrigerant, which the City lists as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and central air units, will not be collected without that tag.Official guidance
How big can brush be for curbside collection?+
The City collects debris from trees and shrubs that were pruned or trimmed at residential and small commercial properties, in pieces less than twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Cut trees, land clearing debris and larger material are not part of the curbside route.Official guidance
Where should brush be placed?+
Place brush within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved street surface, and keep it out of driving lanes, sidewalks, drainage ditches and catch basins, and away from utility poles, pedestals, fire hydrants and mailboxes.Official guidance
How do leaf piles need to be set out?+
Place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes. Bagged leaves go in clear plastic bags under 50 pounds, and brush and other debris need to be kept out of the loose leaf piles.Official guidance
Will the City pick up tires at the curb?+
No. Tires are on the City's list of materials that will not be collected during the Spring Cleanup program, and the City does not publish a separate tire route.Official guidance
Who do I contact about collection in Elizabethtown?+
The Department of Public Works is at 301 Waterworks Drive and can be reached at 270-737-7890. The City also publishes an after-hours emergency number, 270-765-4125.Official guidance
Where do I get the clear plastic bags the City asks for?+
Bags are sold at the Department of Public Works at 301 Waterworks Drive Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and at the Pritchard Community Center at 404 S. Mulberry Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City posts the bag prices at those counters.Official guidance
What are contractors required to do with brush?+
Licensed contractors who cut or trim trees or bushes inside the corporate city limits beyond the size guidelines must remove the resulting debris from the property, dispose of it in an approved manner, or deliver it to 1600 Nicholas Street.Official guidance
