Waste Reduction Center

At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture. (Fees may apply.) The Waste Reduction Center is located at 636 Meriwether Avenue, but the ENTRANCE IS ON BLAND STREET
 
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Up to four household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding four items will be charged according to the fee schedule - CASH ONLY.  

Examples of single items

  • Up to 4 passenger tires*
  • One appliance
  • One large household item such as mattress/box spring, sofa or chair

*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOTE: Trucks with trailers must arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. 

The following holidays may affect hours: New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Fees on bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding four items. CASH ONLY

Lawn Care For Cleaner Air Metro Solid Waste, in partnership with the Metro Air Pollution Control District, accepts gasoline, electric and human-powered lawn maintenance equipment and replacement batteries.  Rebate vouchers are issued as proof of recycling so participants can receive the larger bonus rebate instead of the standard rebate when the vouchers are used for electric or human  powered. 

 

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