Pike County Solid Waste Department

Small county solid waste spot in downtown Pikeville that locals use for household trash, yard cleanup and the occasional recycling drop-off. People from around Pike County bring trailers and pickup loads here when they need to get rid of ordinary household and yard refuse. It's practical, not fancy, and close to Main Street so it's easy to find if coming from town.

Drive up the short access road off Main and you'll see a small entrance booth and a few lanes for unloading; expect to stop at the booth before proceeding. A scale is commonly part of the layout at this type of facility, so vehicles often pass over it going in and again on the way out. Recycling bins and yard-waste piles are usually set to one side rather than mixed in with the open trash areas. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier and there can be a line of trucks waiting to pull up.