Electronics Recycling in Louisville, KY
Electronics are recycled at the Waste Reduction Center (free for residents up to 3 items a day) and at Pop-Up Drop-Off events.
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Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.
- Up to 3 electronic items are free for residents; more than 3 from a business cost $0.60/lb by appointment (574-2796). (Waste Reduction Center (opens in new tab))
- 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. (Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Kentucky rules
- Household electronic waste is not regulated or banned from landfill disposal in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky DWM: E-scrap Laws (opens in new tab)
- The Division of Waste Management strongly encourages recycling electronic equipment. Source: Kentucky DWM: E-scrap Laws (opens in new tab)
More Kentucky rules (9)
- DWM tells the public to contact their local Solid Waste Coordinator for help with e-scrap. Source: Kentucky DWM: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
- The state e-scrap contract with Powerhouse Recycling covers state government and political subdivisions, not households. Source: Kentucky DWM: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
- DWM suggests choosing e-scrap recyclers with R2 or e-Stewards certification. Source: Kentucky DWM: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
- Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
- Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Source: KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab)
- State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Source: KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab)
- The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Source: Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Source: KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab)
- The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Source: Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (21)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Waste Reduction Center (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pop-Up Drop-Off Waste Disposal Events (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- Pop-Up Drop-Off events run 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 4 passenger tires and up to 3 electronic items are recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items from businesses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resident's Guide: How to Get Rid of Stuff (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- Metro's resident guide calls the Pop-Up Drop-Off events free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kentucky DWM: E-scrap Laws (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- Household electronic waste is not regulated or banned from landfill disposal in Kentucky. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Division of Waste Management strongly encourages recycling electronic equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kentucky DWM: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- DWM tells the public to contact their local Solid Waste Coordinator for help with e-scrap. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The state e-scrap contract with Powerhouse Recycling covers state government and political subdivisions, not households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DWM suggests choosing e-scrap recyclers with R2 or e-Stewards certification. Checked October 26, 2026.
- KRS 224.43-315: County universal municipal solid waste collection program (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- Every Kentucky county must provide a universal collection program for municipal solid waste: door-to-door collection, direct haul to staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities, or another approved option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties may let residents haul their own waste to cabinet-approved staffed convenience centers or transfer facilities in the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
- KRS 224.43-505: Kentucky Pride Fund; recycling and household hazardous waste grants (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- State law funds recycling and household hazardous waste grants from the Kentucky Pride Fund; counties, cities and other local governments may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kentucky EEC press release (May 14, 2026): $6 million for recycling and household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- The state household hazardous waste grant pays for counties to hold annual drop-off events for household chemicals, old electronics and other hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- KRS 224.10-610: Assistance to household hazardous waste educational and collection programs (opens in new tab) · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission)
- The cabinet provides technical assistance to local governments that set up household hazardous waste education or collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kentucky DWM: Commonwealth Cleanup Week (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- The fourth week in March is Commonwealth Cleanup Week, a volunteer cleanup week set by the 1998 General Assembly. Checked October 26, 2026.
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