Recyclable Materials
In accordance with LMCO 51.405 (A) (5), the guidelines for acceptable recycling materials in the Urban Services District curbside program are listed below.
Please recycle only the following items:
Paper
Newspaper, magazines, mail, cups, and flattened cardboard.
Cartons
Empty food and beverage containers.
Plastic
Empty kitchen, laundry, bath bottles and containers.
Glass
Empty bottles and jars.
Metal
Empty metal cans, foil pans and wrap.
Please note: Rules for some plastic and metal items may differ if your recycling is not collected by Metro Solid Waste, Republic Services, Waste Management of KY, Eco Tech, or Hometown Hauling. Check with your recycling company or contact Karen Maynard if you have questions.
Use the Recycle Coach What Goes Where? Search Tool to find out the best way to dispose of anything!
WHAT ABOUT PAINT AND BATTERIES?
For hard to dispose items such as paint, cooking oil, and batteries, visit our special program page.
WHAT ABOUT PLASTIC BAGS?
Plastic bags, outer package wrapping, bubble wrap, and more can be recycled at participating retail stores. Check out Kroger's list of accepted items at their store drop-off containers!
WHAT ABOUT STYROFOAM?
Although Styrofoam food containers and packaging blocks are NOT accepted in Louisville's recycling program, you may drop off large Styrofoam packaging blocks for recycling at Foam Fabricators.
- Styrofoam blocks MUST be clean (dirty/dusty items WILL be thrown in the trash)
- Free of tape, stickers, or labels
You MUST check in at front office to have your donation inspected. Do NOT leave any items unattended - they will blow away causing litter!
Foam Fabricators
950 Progress Blvd
New Albany, IN 47150
Drop-off Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Do NOT attempt to drop material off Saturday/Sunday!
(812) 948-1696
WHAT ABOUT PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?
We offer prescription medication disposal at our Pop-Up Drop-Off events. Read more about medication disposal for seniors.
