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🗑️ Trash & Recycling/Bin Placement Rules

Louisville vs St. Matthews

How do bin placement rules rules compare between Louisville, KY and St. Matthews, KY?

Louisville, KY

Jefferson County

Some Restrictions

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.

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St. Matthews, KY

Jefferson County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactLouisvilleSt. Matthews
PlacementCurbside with lid closed, handle toward house-
Spacing3 feet between bins and obstacles-
StorageBehind front building line between pickups-
Set-Out WindowNo more than 24 hours before pickup-
RetrievalWithin 24 hours after collection-

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Louisville FAQ

How should I position my bins on collection day?

Place bins at the curb with lids closed and handles facing your house. Keep bins at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from mailboxes, parked cars, and utility poles.

Where do I store bins between collection days?

Bins must be stored behind the front building line or otherwise screened from public view. Leaving bins at the curb between collection days may result in a code enforcement notice.

St. Matthews FAQ

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