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City of Somerset, Kentucky

City of Somerset, Kentucky

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Sanitation & Recycling

Administrative Office: Sanitation Department, 84 Industry Road, Somerset, KY 42501

Phone: 606.679.1107

Email: sanitation@cityofsomerset.com

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The Sanitation Department picks up all trash and recycling for customers in the Somerset city limits. Please be safe and courteous to our sanitation workers. The job is hazardous, and the conditions are less than favorable. They are dedicated employees making all our lives and our community a little cleaner.


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  • April 2026

  • Mon 13

    2026 Spring Clean Up

    April 13 - April 17
    Sanitation & Recycling 84 Industry Road, Somerset, KY, United States

    Each household within the city limits will be allowed ONE pickup truckload of trash during the week of April 13-17, 2026. Please place extra items outside on your normal trash...

  • October 2026

  • Mon 12
    SET FallCleanup 2026

    2026 Fall Clean Up

    October 12 - October 16
    Sanitation & Recycling 84 Industry Road, Somerset, KY, United States

    Each household within the city limits will be allowed ONE pickup truckload of trash during the week of October 12-16, 2026. Please place extra items outside on your normal trash...

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    Sanitation

    Contact: Russ Sneed Sanitation Manager

    Email: rsneed@cityofsomerset.com

    Phone: (606) 679-1107 (office)

    Sanitation

    Contact: Angie Turpin Administrative Assitant

    Email: aturpin@cityofsomerset.com

    Phone: 606.679.1107 (office)

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    306 E. Mt. Vernon
    Somerset, KY 42501

    PO Box 989
    Somerset, KY 42502

    606-679-6366
    info@cityofsomerset.com

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    Parking Tickets

    Parking tickets may be paid in the Office of the City Clerk at 306 E. Mt. Vernon St. or mailed in the original citation envelope. Checks should be made payable to “City of Somerset.” Failure to comply with the citations within seven (7) days will result in the fine being doubled. Failure to pay within 30 days will result in a citation to Pulaski District Court. If convicted in District Court there will be an additional court cost of up to or more than $100. The registered owner of a vehicle at the time of the violation shall be liable for all fines. Fees subject to change without notice.

    Parking Fines

    Parking over designated time: $5
    Parking on painted curb: $5
    Loading zone: $5
    Double parking: $5
    Blocking driveway: $5
    Parking on wrong side of street: $5
    Parking in fire lane: $10
    Parking on sidewalk: $10
    Parking at fire plug: $10
    Parking in handicapped space $25

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