Hardin County Solid Waste Department provides garbage and recycling in unincorporated Hardin County.
Location
150 North Provident Way, Suite 223
P.O. Box 568
Elizabethtown, KY 42702
Phone: 270-360-9207
Fax: 270-982-8590
Department Head

Stephanie Givens
Solid Waste Director/Coordinator
Email: sgivens@hcky.org
Vacant
Landfill Operations Director
Email:
Landfill Operations Director
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Bulk Item Pickup
Yard Material Pickup
FAQ
How do I set up trash service?
- If you live in an unincorporated area of Hardin County and you’d like to set up trash service or if you have questions about your bill, call Hardin Billing at 270-600-0155.
- Payments can be made by phone at (270) 505-4114.
- Additional information can be found at https://hardinbillingservice.com
Hardin County’s current franchised waste hauler is Red River Waste Solutions. You can reach them at 270-769-0211.
Where can I find more information on the Pearl Hollow Landfill?
- Pearl Hollow Landfill
- Address: 1620 Audubon Trace
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-506-1062 or 423-716-0034
Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to noon
Closed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day (weekend), Fourth of July, Labor Day (weekend), Thanksgiving and Christmas. These days are subject to change.
- The gate rate is $32.38 per ton. This includes the $1.75 state remediation fee. There is a $17.50 minimum charge.
- All waste materials are accepted that are not regulated or defined by applicable federal, state or local laws as hazardous, infectious, biomedical, explosive, toxic, radioactive, volatile and/or flammable.
- All loads must be secured and tarped.
- No tires, batteries, antifreeze, motor oil, paint or free flowing liquids.
- Refrigerators and air conditioners must have Freon removed and proper stamp applied.
- All vehicles will be weighed in and out.
- Garbage Collection Agreement Red River Waste Solutions
- Garbage Collection Ordinance No. 323, Series 2020
- Address: 1620 Audubon Trace
