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Thoroughbred Disposal Services is a local disposal site on Hedger Lane that people from around Lexington use when they need to get rid of household or construction debris. Neighbors and small contractors drop by with trucks and trailers; it’s the kind of place where you see a mix of pickups, small trailers and occasional roll-offs.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale area, so vehicles usually stop twice - once coming in and again leaving after unloading. The site is open-faced with piles and compacting equipment visible from the tipping area; expect dust and the typical sounds of trucks and loaders. Pull up slowly and follow the flow of traffic, with pickups typically backing into a tipping spot or unloading next to larger piles.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps and straps before getting on the road so nothing blows out while driving and so unloading is quicker.
- Bring gloves and something to cover shoes - the tipping area can be muddy or dusty depending on weather.
- Avoid weekend afternoons or known spring-cleanup weekends if possible, since lines and wait times are noticeably longer then.
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