Master Recycler Certification Course
We are currently re-evaluating our Master Recycler course. If you have taken the course and require a certificate, please call 859-334-3151.
Christmas Treecycling
Treecycling will begin on Dec 26th and be open through Jan 15th.
Currently the only drop off location is Camp Ernst Lake Boat Ramp at Camp Ernst Park, 7615 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY 41005.
You can learn more about Treecycling at Christmas Tree Recycling - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
Holiday Lights Recycling
Bring your broken holiday string lights to us! All kinds of string lights are accepted, including traditional and LED-style bulbs. Please remove any boxes and bags.
December 1st, 2023 - February 1st, 2024
- Boone County Public Works (5645 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005)
- Boone County Conservation District (6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 41005)
Community Cleanups - River Sweeps & Roadside Cleanups
Trash for Cash
Non-profits are #keepingBooneCountyclean by cleaning up roadsides in TFC fundraisers. Applications are accepted beginning March 1st.
Dates: April 1st - September 30th every year
Earth Day Cleanup
Date: TBD
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: Gunpowder Creek Nature Park/Sperti Park (6750 Sperti Lane, Burlington)
Register here: https://forms.gle/rjoJQHJAt4G7gbVz6
Join us, Boone County Conservation District, and Boone County Parks for a litter cleanup in Gunpowder Creek! We will be volunteering in Gunpowder Creek Nature Park/Sperti Park, where lots of surrounding residential trash ends up in the stream (especially after a storm). Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet and dress for the weather. We suggest also bringing a fishing pole for afterwards, as this is a premium spot for fishing!
River Sweep
Date: Various Dates available - Call for details 859-586-7903/859-334-3151
Time: 9am - 12pm
Locations (choose one): South Fork Park (9200 South Fork Park Drive, Florence); Oakbrook Park (6605 Oakbrook Road, Florence); Rabbit Hash (10145 Lower River Road, Burlington); Gunpowder Creek Nature Park/Sperti Park (6750 Sperti Lane, Burlington)
Register here: https://forms.gle/VLi5tjcRT66x2heC7
Volunteer for the Annual River Sweep in Boone County! This fun outdoor program gets hundreds of people involved and volunteering out in the community to clean up the Ohio River and its tributaries. FREE t-shirts are provided and a raffle will be available at each site. Partnered with the Boone County Conservation District and City of Florence.
Educational Programs
We are currently re-evaluating our educational programs. If you would like to have a speaker at your school or event, please contact 859-334-3151. We are always happy to help educate the residents of Boone County.
Paper Shredding Days
December Shredding Day
Date: December 16th, 2023
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4daead22a6fec07-december3
Location: Boone County Recycling Center (3275 Maplewood Drive, Burlington)
Waste Tire Collection Event
Waste Tire Collection Event
Date: TBD
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Friday) & 8:00am - 12:00pm (Saturday)
Location: Boone County Recycling Center (3275 Maplewood Drive, Burlington)
FREE disposal of the following tire types: Passenger, Bicycle, Small Trailer. Please remove tires from rims.
We cannot accept the following tires: foam-filled, calcium-filled, over-the-road, solid tires with/without press on rim, tires with bead greater than 1.75", tracks, or sheet rubber.
You must be a Boone County resident to participate. No businesses, scrap yards, recycling centers, or tire retailers.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Date: November 4th, 2023
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Thomas More Stadium (Home of the Florence Y'alls), 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY 41042
FREE disposal of the following items: aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, corrosives/flammables (fuel, gasoline, etc.), electronics (computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, etc.), ink/toner cartridges, light bulbs, oil, paint **10 can limit**, pesticides **2 gallons/liquid max or 2lbs/powder max**, cylinders and tanks, TVs **limit of 2 per vehicle**.
We cannot accept appliances, fertilizer, mercury-containing devices, medications, or tires at this event. PAPER IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
You must have your registration form filled out. Don't have one? Download one here.
Please know that this event attracts A LOT of people - last year we had almost 3,000 cars! Expect a wait.
You must be a Boone, Kenton, or Campbell County resident to participate - no businesses. Please contact the following coordinators if you have any questions.
