Louisville Metro Waste Management under LMCO Chapter 51 requires trash and recycling carts to be stored out of public view between pickups. Carts placed curbside no earlier than evening before and retrieved within 24 hours.
Trash and recycling regulation in Jefferson County falls under LMCO Chapter 51 (Garbage, Refuse, and Recycling), administered by Louisville Metro Public Works Waste Management Division. Urban Services District (former city limits) receives Metro collection; suburban areas use subscription services (Rumpke, Waste Management, Eco-Tech). Carts must be stored behind the front building line of the house, in a garage, or screened from street view between collection days. Placement at the curb is permitted no earlier than 6 PM the evening before scheduled pickup, and empty carts must be retrieved within 24 hours after collection. Lids must close fully with no overflowing debris or loose trash. Bulky items (furniture, appliances) collected on designated junk set-out days. Yard waste collection (spring through fall) requires paper bags or lidded cans marked 'Yard Waste.' Louisville has single-stream recycling. Commercial dumpsters must be screened per LMCO Land Development Code.
LMCO Chapter 51 violations: warning first offense, then $50-$150 fines. Persistent overflow or improper storage: code enforcement action under LMCO Chapter 32. Illegal dumping (KRS §224.43-345): criminal penalties up to $1,000 and jail for repeat offenses.
Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) regulates barking dogs under LMCO Chapter 91. Dogs that bark, howl, or whine persistently in a manner unreasonably distur...
Jefferson County, KY
As part of Louisville Metro Government since 2003, Jefferson County follows LMCO § 99.03. Exterior construction within 100 feet of residential property is pr...
Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County and Louisville merged in 2003 to form Louisville Metro Government, so all unincorporated Jefferson County areas fall under LMCO Chapter 99 (...
Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) LDC requires residential driveways in front or street-side yards to be no wider than 20 feet and surfaced with a hard or ...
Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) LDC restricts RV and trailer parking in residential districts. RVs/boats over 25 feet or trailers over 16 feet are classi...
Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) LDC restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Heavy Trucks (multi-axle vehicles, trailers over 16 feet) a...
See how Jefferson County's trash bin storage rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.