Louisville, KY trash pickup schedule

Louisville trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 641,962 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Services (Public Works) collects garbage, recycling and yard waste only inside the Urban Services District (former City of Louisville limits). The rest of Louisville/Jefferson County is served by private or contracted haulers with their own schedules.²
How often	Recycling every other week (yard waste in winter runs on the opposite week of recycling)³
Set out	Not published by the city (official page)
Your pickup day	App: louisvilleky.gov. App: Recycle Coach²
Holidays	No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Louisville holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Urban Services District: no garbage, recycling or yard waste collection on the holiday; collection resumes the next day and is delayed by one day for the rest of the week (e.g. Thursday holiday: Thursday served Friday, Friday served Saturday). Private-hauler areas: check with your hauler.¹
Official notice	louisvilleky.gov
Rule support	Thanksgiving 2025 shift example²

Louisville trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Delayed one day	No USD garbage or recycling collection Monday Jan. 19, 2026; resumed Tuesday Jan. 20, delayed one day for the rest of the week. Most recent full notice for a Thursday holiday (Thanksgiving 2025): Thursday routes served Friday, Friday routes Saturday; drop-off sites closed Thu-Sat. Thanksgiving/Christmas 2026 notices not yet published (only leaf drop-off closure Nov 26-28, 2026 announced).¹
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: District 26 eNews | January 16, 2026 (Louisville Metro Gov…, The Works Week 11-26-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bul… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Louisville

How it works	By appointment⁷
How to request	Urban Services District: make a Large Item Pickup appointment on the Metro311 app or website (Louisvilleky.gov/Pickup); only items listed on the confirmation email are collected. Outside USD: call your contracted waste hauler.⁹
Limits	up to 4 large items per appointment, up to once per week⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted	bags or boxes of small items⁹

Sources: District 14 eNEWS (June 6, 2025) (Louisville Metro Governm…, District 9 eNews: 5.1.2025 (Louisville Metro Government bu…, District 10 enews (Feb 10, 2023) (Louisville Metro Governm… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Louisville

Pickup	every other week (yard waste in winter runs on the opposite week of recycling)³
Type	Not published by the city (official page)
Glass	Not published by the city (official page)
Plastics	Not published by the city (official page)

Accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Not accepted

Not published by the city (official page)

Programs

extra recycling loose inside a container set out with the recycling cart³
Pop-Up Drop-Off events: free recycling and large item disposal for Jefferson County residents⁴
Pop-Up Drop-Off event Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 3515 Newburg Rd. (bulky plastics accepted; Goodwill collecting donations on site). Later dates not announced.⁶

Sources: The Works Week - 1-16-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bu…, District 2 Newsletter (July 02, 2026) (Louisville Metro Go…, The Works Week - October 14, 2026 (Louisville Metro Public… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁵
Season	curbside paused in winter: 2026 pause from the week of January 19 to the week of March 23; free drop-off of bundled yard waste at the Waste Reduction Center during the pause⁵
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	must be bundled or contained per curbside rules: paper bags, or durable metal/plastic containers of 20-40 gallons with handles, max 60 lbs; branches under 2 inches in diameter and under 4 feet long; leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles, shrub trimmings, wood ash accepted³
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2025-26 season: USD residents with city yard waste service set trees at the curb on their regular collection day (no decorations, no plastic bags); county-wide drop-off Dec 26 - Jan 17, Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at East District Recycling Center (595 N. Hubbards Ln.), Public Works Yard (10500 Lower River Rd.) and 535 Meriwether Ave. 2026-27 not yet published.⁵
Leaf collection	2026: free leaf drop-off Nov 3 - Dec 5, Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Nov 26-28 (Thanksgiving); loose leaves or leaves in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers (no plastic bags, trash or other yard waste); sites: Public Works Yard 10500 Lower River Rd., East District Operations Center 595 N. Hubbards Ln., Shawnee Park Athletic Complex 230 Southwestern Pkwy, 535 Meriwether Ave. Do not blow leaves into roadways; large piles of leaves intentionally placed in the street are not collected.⁶

Sources: The Works Week - 1-16-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bu…, District 9 eNews: 1.8.26 (Louisville Metro Government bull…, The Works Week - October 14, 2026 (Louisville Metro Public… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Waste Reduction Center

Type	Transfer station
Run by	city (Louisville Metro)
Address	636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville (enter from Bland St.) · Map⁵
Hours	Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch); Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (hours in effect since August 18, 2026)⁵¹⁰
Fees	Free for Jefferson County residents: up to 4 large household items, up to 4 passenger car tires, up to 3 electronic items, 1 hot tub per day. Otherwise: pickup/van/box truck/trailer up to 10 ft $60; loaded pickup and trailer up to 10 ft $120; trailer or box truck 11-16 ft, dump truck or flatbed $120; vehicles over 16 ft $285; pull-off service $20; business passenger tires $4 each, truck tires $10, truck tires on rims $25; electronics over 3 items $0.60/lb (non-profits $0.30/lb). Credit and debit cards only, no cash. (the 2026 price guide graphic says 4; District 2 newsletter boilerplate still says three).⁵¹¹
Who can use it	Jefferson County residents for the free allowances⁵

Haz Bin (residential household hazardous waste)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	city (Louisville Metro)
Address	7501 Grade Lane, Louisville · Map²
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.²
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

East District Recycling Center

Type	Recycling center
Run by	city (Louisville Metro)
Address	595 N. Hubbards Lane · Map⁵
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Southwest Louisville Recycling Drop Off

Type	Recycling center
Run by	city (Louisville Metro)
Address	1719 Saffron Avenue (next to the Southwest Government Center) · Map¹¹
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.¹¹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepts	paper (newspaper, magazines, mail, paper cups, flattened cardboard), food and beverage cartons, empty plastic kitchen/laundry/bath bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, metal cans, foil pans and aluminum foil; also antifreeze and motor oil (containers no larger than 5 gal) and oil filters. Not accepted: plastic bags, Styrofoam, food waste, batteries.¹¹

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: The Works Week 11-26-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bul…, District 9 eNews: 1.8.26 (Louisville Metro Government bull…, District 2 Newsletter (October 30, 2026) (Louisville Metro…, District 12 E-newsletter 10/30/2026 with WRC 'Disposal Inf… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000⁴
311	Metro311 - online, 311 or 574-5000, [email protected]⁴
Official website	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: District 2 Newsletter (July 02, 2026) (Louisville Metro Go… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Kentucky cities: Kentucky trash pickup schedules.

Louisville trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Louisville?

Louisville does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s app (louisvilleky.gov) or the Recycle Coach app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Louisville?

By appointment. Urban Services District: make a Large Item Pickup appointment on the Metro311 app or website (Louisvilleky.gov/Pickup); only items listed on the confirmation email are collected. Outside USD: call your contracted waste hauler.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Louisville?

call Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000.

Sources

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District 26 eNews | January 16, 2026 (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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The Works Week 11-26-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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The Works Week - 1-16-25 (Louisville Metro Public Works bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 2 Newsletter (July 02, 2026) (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 9 eNews: 1.8.26 (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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The Works Week - October 14, 2026 (Louisville Metro Public Works bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 14 eNEWS (June 6, 2025) (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 9 eNews: 5.1.2025 (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 10 enews (Feb 10, 2023) (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 2 Newsletter (October 30, 2026) (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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District 12 E-newsletter 10/30/2026 with WRC 'Disposal Info' and 'Southwest Louisville Recycling Drop Off' graphics (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Council District 13 e-Newsletter Update (October 30, 2026) (Louisville Metro Government bulletin)City · content.govdelivery.com · checked October 30, 2026

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