Recycling in Jefferson County, KY

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Waste Reduction Center (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • The Waste Reduction Center is at 636 Meriwether Avenue; the entrance is on Bland Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch), Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County residents and businesses can dispose of a variety of materials at the Waste Reduction Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may drop off up to 4 large household items, up to 4 passenger tires and up to 3 electronic items per day for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business loads, construction materials, yard/tree debris, and more than four items/tires or three electronics are charged by the price list; card only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A pickup truck, van, box truck or trailer up to 10 ft costs $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger tires: up to 4 per day free for residents, $4 each from businesses; truck tires $10 each; truck tires on rims $25 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Up to 3 electronic items are free for residents; more than 3 from a business cost $0.60/lb by appointment (574-2796). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
• Kentucky Recycling Facilities By County (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
  • The state recycling directory lists the Waste Reduction Center (electronics and bulky waste drop-off) at 636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • The Electronics Recycling page says residents can recycle up to 4 items or systems free; the Waste Reduction Center page says up to 3 electronic items free. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Electronics accepted for recycling at the Waste Reduction Center include computers, microwaves, monitors, printers and television sets. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics recycling is at the Louisville Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue (enter on Bland Street). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste Reduction Center phone: 574-2796. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal (Large Item Pickup) (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • Metro defines a large item as something too large for the garbage cart, for example a couch, table, mattress or toilet. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances containing (or once containing) Freon: residents can take up to 4 to the Waste Reduction Center for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, air conditioners and other Freon items may go to the Waste Reduction Center; fees apply above the four-item limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• New to Lou? Waste & Recycling in Louisville (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • Residents can drop off up to 4 large items at the Waste Reduction Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Materials Disposal -- Haz Bin (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • Louisville/Jefferson County residents can drop off household hazardous materials free at the Haz Bin, 7501 Grade Lane, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Haz Bin accepts hazardous waste from Louisville Metro residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries accepted include auto, household and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, lead paint, spray paint, and varnishes and stains are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: business items, containers over 5 gallons or 40 pounds, and latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Specialty Disposal (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • Let small amounts of latex paint dry (a drying agent or kitty litter helps); dried cans in sealed plastic bags go in the garbage. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Disposing of Batteries (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
  • Tape the terminals of lithium, button, coin and rechargeable batteries before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.

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