Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. In Paducah, the Public Works Department provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to meet the needs of residents and businesses while ensuring environmental responsibility.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Paducah
The City of Paducah offers residential trash collection from Tuesday through Friday, with Monday reserved for recyclables. Solid Waste crews operate from 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., which means residents should place their containers at the designated collection point the evening before their scheduled pickup.
Residential Trash Collection Details
Collection Fees
Effective July 1, 2025, the residential solid waste collection charge is $26.50 per month for one rollout container. This fee includes:
- Curbside recycling
- Yard waste collection
- Weekly garbage container collection
Container Guidelines
- Only City of Paducah issued containers will be serviced
- Containers should be placed within two feet of the roadside edge
- Handles must face away from the street
- Containers must be removed from public right-of-way on collection day
Recycling Services
Paducah offers a voluntary curbside recycling program for residential customers. The city provides:
- Curbside recycling pickup
- Free drop-point locations for recyclables
- Cardboard recycling for commercial customers
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
For items that won’t fit in standard containers, the city offers “pay pile” collection:
- Minimum fee of $25
- Collected on Thursdays and Fridays
- Requires contacting Public Works Department for fee assessment
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste collection is included in monthly service charges:
- Small amounts can be placed in regular garbage containers
- Brush should be no longer than 48 inches
- Leaves and grass clippings must be bagged (50-pound limit)
- Free drop-off at the Compost Facility (1560 North 8th Street)
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During holidays, collection schedules may be adjusted:
- Crews may start earlier
- Routes might be consolidated
- Recommended to place containers out the night before scheduled pickup
How to Request Services
Residents can:
- Call Public Works at 270-444-8511
- Use Paducah 311 online portal
- Use Paducah 311 mobile app to request services
Special Assistance
The city offers a service assistance program for physically disabled residents who cannot move their trash containers to the collection point.
Paducah’s trash pick up services are designed to provide efficient, environmentally responsible waste management for residents and businesses. By following guidelines and staying informed, citizens can help maintain a clean and sustainable community.
FAQ
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
How do I pick up yard waste in Paducah KY?Note: Yard waste generated/left by a private contractor will not be collected by City crews. Homeowners and/or the contractor must dispose of these materials. How to Request a Collection of Brush, Limbs, or Bags of Leaves/Yard Waste Call the Public Works Department at 270-444-8511 or use the Paducah 311 online portal.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
https://paducahky.gov/departments/public-works/solid-waste-brush-and-yard-waste
Residential refuse collection is done Tuesday through Friday with Monday set aside for the collection of recyclables. There is no residential garbage collection
https://paducahky.gov/departments/public-works/public-works
Contact the Public Works Department at 270-444-8511 to schedule the collection of yard waste. If you have a small amount such as a couple of bags of grass