Louisville, KY Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Tree limbs, branches, and brush may only be set out for yard waste collection. Tree limbs, branches, and brush must be cut into four-foot lengths no greater than two inches in diameter and securely tied into bundles weighing no more than 60 pounds each.

(4)   All household garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day set by the Department, and may be set out no earlier than 4:00 p.m. on the day before collection.

(5)   All household garbage, recycling, and reusable yard waste containers must be removed from the street, alley, sidewalk or other public right-of-way onto property directly abutting or adjacent to the principal or accessory structure no later than 4:00 p.m. the day after collection.

(6)   Variance.

(a)   If any owner or occupant believes that compliance with subsection (B)(1) or (B)(5) would create a hardship by reason of physical disability or medical condition; or because of impossibility due to the physical conditions for waste collection at their adjoining properties; the owner or occupant may apply for a variance, in writing, to the Director stating the basis for the hardship and the relief requested.

(b)   The Director upon a showing of physical disability or medical condition by written documentation or sufficient proof as to physical conditions hindering compliance may grant the relief requested or other appropriate relief.