Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal
Drop-Off
Jefferson County residents may drop off up to three large household items at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue for FREE. (Examples: appliance, matteress, sofa, etc.) Hours: Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Curbside Collection
Find your set out dates and sign up for reminders on the Recycle Coach app! Watch this tutorial video if you need help. 
If you live outside of the Urban Services District, contact your waste hauler for information about large item collection.
If you live in our Neighborhood Cleanliness Pilot area in Smoketown/Shelby Park, use the scheduling system. See map and more information at Louisvilleky.gov/KeepLouisvilleClean
Accepted Items for Large Item Collection
Furniture & Household Items
Couch, chair, table, buffet, bed, dresser, box spring, mattress, floor lamp, crib, playhouses, carpet roll, etc.
Metal Items
Washers, dryer, stoves, hotwater tanks, bicycles, bed frames, etc.
Tires
Up to 4 tires per household. Keep separate from other items.
Tree Trimmings
Branches no more than 4 inches diameter or 4 feet long, tied into bundles. (Use weekly yard waste collection when possible.)
All items must come from household where they are set out.
Please recycle TVs and other electronics at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue. Electronics Recycling
Items NOT accepted in Large Item Collection
Construction & Demolition Waste
Lumber, drywall, cabinets, concrete, dirt, roofing material, etc.
Tree Trunks & Unbundled Yard Waste
Hazardous Waste
Motor oil, batteries, paint, gasoline, antifreeze, light bulbs, or chemicals. Drop off at HazBin, 7501 Grade Lane.
Loose, Small Items
Dispose in weekly garbage or recycling collection.
Automotive Parts
Including boats, motorcycles, and mopeds.
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