CURBSIDE RECYCLING WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT
(formerly the City of Louisville)

All households within the Urban Services District in residential buildings with eight or fewer units are eligible for curbside recycling.

The Division of Solid Waste Management provides an 18-gallon orange plastic container to the property owner at no charge.  Those residents who rent must request a bin through their landlord or may purchase a bin for $10.00.  To order a bin as a new homeowner, request a replacement, purchase a bin as a renter or purchase an additional  bin, download the Recycling Bin Request Form (pdf) here.

The orange bin must be used to set out recyclables. Non-recyclable material set out in a recycling bin will not be collected.

CURBSIDE COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Recyclables are picked up on a once a week, Monday thru Friday schedule, on the same day that yard waste is collected. Different trucks collect yard waste and recyclables so they will not be picked up at the same time.

Do you live in the Urban Services District?
Find your recycling pickup day online by clicking on "My Louisville" on the upper left side of this page.

To report a missed pickup after 6 PM, phone MetroCall at 311 or 574.5000. The same Holiday Collection Schedule applies as stated under Residential Garbage.

CURBSIDE COLLECTION GUIDELINES

Always use the recycling bin furnished even if additional containers are necessary for more items. The orange bin is the signal for the driver to stop, so items in other containers without the bins will not be collected.

• The collection process is based on a two-sort system.  All fiber (paper items) must be separate from the co-mingled items (glass, plastic, tin and steel, and aluminum.) Click on Recyclable Materials below to determine the acceptable items and the categories. 
• The recycling bin must be set out by 6 AM on collection day - no earlier than 4 PM on the day before collection day.
• The recycling bin must be promptly removed from the street or alley after collection.
• The collection crew will not take items that are not included in the recycling program.  Click here for a list of Recyclable Materials.  A notice will probably be left in the bin explaining why some items were not collected. Phone MetroCall at 311 or 574.5000 if you have questions.
• Flatten what you can. Use brown paper bags or a sturdy container of similar size to the recycling bin for extra items and place the bags or container beside the bin.

CONDOMINIUM RECYCLING WITHIN THE URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT

Residents of condominiums may make arrangements for recycling through their condominium associations. If the association chooses to participate in this service, an authorized representative can request the service by calling MetroCall at 311 or 574.5000. Condo complexes are serviced once per week and materials are collected using specially marked 90-gallon totes. Click here for a list of Recyclable Materials.

For residents who live in multifamily housing not serviced by curbside recycling, there are 11 drop-off sites and 5 staffed locations throughout Metro Louisville. Click here for a list of the staffed and unstaffed Recycling Locations.

RECYCLING IN THE SUBURBAN AREAS

Recycling collection within the unincorporated suburban areas (outside the former City of Louisville) is the responsibility of the individual residents/property owners and is contracted through private haulers. These entities are listed in the Yellow Pages under “Garbage & Rubbish Removal.” Your private waste hauler can provide you with a collection schedule and guidelines for pickup.

Many small cities provide curbside recycling collection by contract with their waste hauler.  Residents should contact their city administrator for recycling guidelines and acceptable materials.

Residents of the entire Metro area may also take recyclables to any drop-off location or staffed recycling center. Click here for a list of the staffed and unstaffed Recycling Locations or phone MetroCall at 311 or 574.5000.