Don't put that political yard sign in the trash, Lexington. Here's what to do instead
Got political yard signs you’re not sure what to do with? Those signs could have an extended life beyond this election cycle, but they should never go in Lexington’s recycling bins, city officials said. The signs damage equipment at the Lexington Recycle Center due to the metal stakes used in most signs. But those stakes can be used as scrap metal, city officials said. Corrugated plastic signs can also be recycled. But to do so, Lexington city officials need residents to drop those signs off at specific locations. Lexington has partnered with local businesses and organizations to provide drop-off locations for yard signs through Nov. 27. Drop-off bins are available during the locations’ regular business hours, so be sure to check hours before you go. The locations include: Black & Williams Center, 498 Georgetown St . Charles Young Center, 504 E. Third St. Crank & Boom Manchester, 1210 Manchester St . Crank & Boom Clays Mill, 3101 Clays Mill Road, Suite 301 (Stonewall Center) Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way Good Foods Co-op, 455 Southland Drive John’s Run/Walk Shop Ashland, 317 S. Ashland Ave . John’s Run/Walk Shop Hamburg, 3090 Helmsdale
