Trash & Recycling in Louisville, KY (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Louisville, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
In the Urban Services District, Metro collects garbage weekly, Monday through Friday. Find your day with the address lookup on the Garbage Collection page or the Recycle Coach app. When a Metro holiday falls in your week, collection delays one day for the rest of that week.
Louisville Trash Pickup Schedule & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Louisville Metro requires trash and recycling bins to be placed at the curb with lids closed and handles facing the house on collection day. Bins must be spaced at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from mailboxes, utility poles, and parked vehicles. Between collection days, bins must be stored behind the front building line or screened from street view.
Louisville Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Louisville Metro offers bulk item pickup through its waste management program. Residents can schedule free bulk pickups for large items such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses. Certain items like tires, electronics, and hazardous waste require special disposal. Louisville Metro also operates the Waste Reduction Center for drop-off of items not accepted curbside.
Louisville Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Louisville Metro provides curbside recycling through a single-stream program under LMCO Chapter 51. Residents receive a blue recycling cart for paper, cardboard, plastics (#1-#7), glass, and metal cans. Recycling is collected every other week. Contamination is a significant concern, and carts with prohibited items may be left uncollected with a tag explaining the violation.
Louisville Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Jefferson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Louisville city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Jefferson County →