Newport, KY Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Newport, Kentucky — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Newport, KY is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Monday area (west riverfront) | Monday | Western riverfront area on the city's neighborhood overview map - confirm boundaries on the official map. |
| Newport Tuesday area (central-east) | Tuesday | Central-east area on the city's neighborhood overview map; a second Tuesday area sits southeast. Confirm boundaries on the official map. |
| Newport Tuesday area (southeast) | Tuesday | Southeast pocket area on the city's neighborhood overview map. |
| Newport Wednesday area (north riverfront) | Wednesday | Northern riverfront area on the city's neighborhood overview map. |
| Newport Thursday area (south-central) | Thursday | Large south-central area on the city's neighborhood overview map. |
| Newport Friday area (central riverfront) | Friday | Central riverfront strip on the city's neighborhood overview map. |
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 |
- Independence Day (Sat, Jul 4, 2026) — There WILL be collection on July 4 (city page).
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Carts | Recycle 65-gallon recycling cart provided citywide (2017 program); same day as trash. |
| Trash carts | Recycle Rumpke 95-gallon cart; own lidded container acceptable. |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Official tool status — The city's online zone-lookup webmap is dead (ArcGIS item 403 'Subscription is canceled', verified 2026-09-18; page iframe empty, zero day mentions in page text). High-value directory opportunity: no working official day lookup exists.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Rumpke (city contract) | |
| Recycling | Rumpke (city contract) |
Common questions
The things Newport residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Newport, KY?
Once a week on your area's day - the city's neighborhood overview map shows six service-day areas (Mon, Tue x2, Wed, Thu, Fri). Rumpke collects under the city contract.
Is recycling the same day as trash in Newport?
Yes - recycling is collected the same day as trash at no additional cost.
Does a holiday delay Newport trash pickup?
Only Christmas Day and New Year's Day - those move collection to the next business day. July 4 collection happens as usual.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Cart program, weekly/same-day rules measured from city page (rendered 2026-09-18); broken-tool status verified live. No day table published anywhere official.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Newport city: 13,812; prior estimate 15000).
- Sources re-verified 2026-10-20: the city's neighborhood overview map shows six service-day areas (Mon, Tue x2, Wed, Thu, Fri) with weekly Rumpke collection. Day areas, same-day free recycling, holiday exceptions (only Christmas and New Year's Day shift) and setout rules added.
Population 13,812 · Sources: www.newportky.gov, www.newportky.gov, www.arcgis.com · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.