New Pioneers provides resources to encourage sustainable actions for individuals and communities.
Farmers Markets
Our tri-county region includes three farmers markets, each featuring a hearty selection of fresh produce, flowers, and other goods.
Marion County, KY
Lebanon Farmers Market at the Pavilion Downtown
230 Martin Luther King Blvd., Lebanon, KY 40033
May 3 to October 28
Saturday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
270-940-0600
Nelson County, KY
Outdoor Bardstown Farmers Market
200 E. Flaget St., Bardstown, KY 40004
April to October 12
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.to 12 p.m.
502-348-9204
Indoor Bardstown Farmers Market
321 S Third St., Bardstown, KY 40004 (Nelson Co. Civic Center)
Some Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10/19, 10/26, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, and 12/21
502-348-9204
Washington County, KY
Farmers Market at the Depot
101 East Depot St., Springfield, KY 40069
May 13 to October 28
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Exact start date TBA)
859-336-5441
Support Hub Resources for Water Samplers:
New Pioneers is excited about our partnership with the Kentucky Watershed Watch, allowing us to support certified water samples through their journey by becoming a Support Hub. As a Support Hub, New Pioneers will:
Samplers can visit the New Pioneers office at 127 W. Main St in Springfield on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM for their sampling needs! Contact education@newpioneers.org or (859) 336-5070 for more information.
Are you interested in becoming a certified sampler? Visit https://www.kywater.org/get-involved/stream-monitoring to learn more!
Battery Recycling
Recycle household batteries at the New Pioneers office, Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Batteries accepted:
*Most consumer-style lithium metal and lithium ion batteries fall within these size limitations, including lithium metal AA & AAA cells, lithium metal button cells, and rechargeable lithium ion batteries used in laptops, cell phones, and power tools.
Recycling Centers
Though options vary between counties, local residents can drop-off recyclable items at three locations. Please check acceptable items first.
Marion County
Marion County Public Works
331 North Woodlawn Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed 12-12:30 p.m.
270-692-4934
Accepts: Plastic drink bottles and food containers (#1 and #2), aluminum, cardboard and steel cans (must be clean).
Curbside recycling services are also available through Marion County Public Works.
Nelson County
Guthrie Opportunity Center
900 Nutter Dr., Bardstown, KY 40004
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
(Closed for breaks from 10-10:15 a.m. & 12-12:30 p.m.)
(502) 348-2481
Accepts: Plastic bottles (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, newspaper, and cardboard.
Green Boy Recycling
Subscription-based, curbside service
Biweekly pick up
greenboyrecycling.com
Accepts: Cardboard, paper, plastics #1-7, glass, and metal/aluminum.
Washington County
Washington County Recycling Center
887 Walnut St., Springfield, KY 40069
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
859-481-3198
Accepts: Plastic bottles (#1 and #2; no black plastic), aluminum and steel cans, magazines, office paper, newspaper, wrapping paper, and cardboard.
No curbside recycling available.
EV Charging Stations
As the popularity of and accessibility to electric-powered vehicles continues to grow, so do the number of charging stations in our area.
Marion County
Lebanon Farmers Market
230 E Martin Luther King Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033
Loretto Motherhouse
515 Nerinx Rd., Nerinx, KY 40049
Maker’s Mark Distillery
3350 Burks Spring Rd., Loretto, KY 40037
Nelson County
Bardstown Bourbon Company
1500 Parkway Dr., Bardstown, KY 40004
Bardstown Farmers Market
200 E. Flaget St., Bardstown, KY 40004
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1070 Morton Ave., Bardstown, KY 40004
La Quinta Inn & Suites
74 Creekview Court Bardstown, KY 40004
Washington County
Farmers Market at the Depot
101 Depot St, Springfield, KY 40069
