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Recycling

The Recycling Department promotes sustainability by providing convenient recycling services to Hardin County residents through public programs, our recycling center and a number of no-cost recycling and scrap events.

Recycling Tips

  • Campfire Recycling and Disposal

Location

150 North Provident Way, Suite 223
P.O. Box 568
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-360-9207
Fax: 270-982-8590
Email: sgivens@hcky.org

Department Head


Stephanie Givens
Solid Waste Director/Coordinator

 

FAQs

Where to recycle?

  • Our recycling center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Hardin County Farmers’ Market, located at U.S. 62 (Leitchfield Road) and Peterson Drive.

Why recycle?

  • Recycling is the simplest and easiest way to preserve valuable and finite resources. It has a profound impact upon our earth and helps maintain it as a healthy and sustainable place for future generations.

What items are not accepted at the recycling center?

  • We cannot accept glass, Styrofoam, light bulbs, plastic bags, phone books, food wrappers, plastics 3 through 7, liquids, helium tanks, electronics, batteries or appliances.

What are some helpful recycling hints?

  • Rinse all containers
  • Remove all lids
  • Flatten all cardboard

When is Household Hazardous Waste Day?

  • We offer an annual Household Hazardous Waste day in August. We take items such as batteries, antifreeze, prescription drugs and other household chemicals.

When is E-Scrap Day?

  • We offer an annual E-Scrap Day in April. We accept electronic equipment such as computers, cell phones, televisions and printers, among other items.

Where can I find more information on deceased farm animal removal?

  • More info is available here: https://hcky.org/deceased-animal-removal/

When are Free Service Days at Pearl Hollow Landfill?

  • Throughout the year we offer three Free Service Days at our county landfill – Pearl Hollow Landfill, located at 1620 Audubon Trace Road in Elizabethtown. Call 270-506-1062 or 270-796-2951 for information on Free Services Days.

Where can I find more information on starting a school recycling program?

  • Contact Recycling Department Director Stephanie Givens at 270-360-9207 or sgivens@hcky.org for more information.

Latest News

Changes to the Dead Animal Disposal Project

2019 E-SCRAP RECYCLING EVENT

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HARDIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT
150 North Provident Way
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 765-2350
info@hcky.org

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