Fort Wright, KY Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Fort Wright, Kentucky — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Fort Wright, KY is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Fort Wright services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst – Mondays | Monday | Partial street list published by the city; contact city/Rumpke to confirm boundary streets |
| Old Fort Wright, South Hills Neighborhoods – Tuesdays | Tuesday | 17 streetsEast & West Crittenden, Cumberland, Edna, Emery, Fayette, East & West Henry Clay, Kennedy, Kentucky, Kyles Lane from Dixie to and including Old Highland-1400-1600 blocks, Lorup, Marcella, Olivia, Rosa, Ridgemont, St. Anthony, Upland, Werner. Partial street list published by the city; contact city/Rumpke to confirm boundary streets |
| Lookout Heights Neighborhoods – Thursdays | Thursday | 15 streetsBarrington, Birchwood, Dixie Highway, Don Martin, Fort Henry, General, Glazier, Hazelwood, Lookout Heights, Morris, Park, Pickett, Redwood, St. Agnes, Vidot. Partial street list published by the city; contact city/Rumpke to confirm boundary streets |
| Monticello Heights & KY 17 Neighborhoods – Fridays | Friday | 17 streetsBeacon Hill, Beaumont, Castle Hill, Cloverfield, Electric, Farrell, Fincastle, KY 17 & Old KY 17, Lakeview, Monticello, Montpelier, Mt. Vernon, Old Kyles, Parkside, Stonewell Trails, Valley, Williams Creek. Partial street list published by the city; contact city/Rumpke to confirm boundary streets |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Missed pickup — Contact Rumpke residential line (859) 472-7339.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Rumpke (city contract) | (859) 331-1700 · website |
| Recycling | Rumpke (city contract) |
Common questions
The things Fort Wright residents ask most.
What is my trash day in Fort Wright, KY?
It depends on your neighborhood: Pinehurst is Monday, Old Fort Wright/South Hills Tuesday, Lookout Heights Thursday, Monticello Heights/KY 17 Friday.
Is Fort Wright trash delayed on holidays?
Yes — for two holidays. The city website states Rumpke observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with service delayed one day the week of each holiday. For all other holidays the city defers to Rumpke's holiday schedule - check rumpke.com/schedule for your address.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Neighborhood zones, partial street lists, and Rumpke holiday policy extracted from the city's trash page.
- Holiday page Added with the city's own rule: Rumpke observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with one-day-late service the week of each holiday (city website). Other holidays follow Rumpke's published holiday schedule.
Population 6,000 · Sources: www.fortwrightky.gov, www.rumpke.com · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.