Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal
Learn how to dispose of truckloads of tree debris, construction material, or large items.
Learn about our waste and recycling drop-off events located at various locations.
If you live in our Neighborhood Cleanliness Pilot area in Smoketown/Shelby Park, use the scheduling system.
Accepted Items for Large Item Pickup
Furniture & Household Items
Couch, chair, table, buffet, bed, dresser, box spring, mattress, floor lamp, crib, playhouses, carpet roll, etc.
Metal Items
Washers, dryer, stoves, hot water tanks, bicycles, bed frames, etc. (No refrigerators or other items containing or once containing Freon.)
Tires
Up to 4 tires per household. Must be separate from other items.
All items must come from household where they are set out.
Items NOT accepted in Large Item Pickup
Small items - loose, bagged or boxed
Dispose in weekly garbage or recycling collection.
Construction & Demolition Waste
Lumber, drywall, flooring, etc. These items can be disposed of at the Waste Reduction Center (fees apply). Beginning August 30, 2022 the Waste Reduction Center will no longer accept loads of shingles. They can be recycled at River Road Shingle Recycling, 3402 Vogt Avenue or Kentucky Roof to Road LLC, 4675 Melton Avenue.
Concrete, bricks, and rocks. These items can be disposed of at a facility specializing in this type of waste. (The Waste Reduction Center does NOT accept concrete, bricks, or rock.)
Yard Waste & Tree Trunks
Use weekly Yard Waste collection for limbs and tree trimmings, follow Yard Waste guidelines. Yard waste not meeting those guidelines can be disposed of at the Waste Reduction Center (fees apply).
Electronics
Recycle TVs and other electronic devices at 636 Meriwether Avenue.
Hazardous Waste
Motor oil, batteries, paint, gasoline, antifreeze, light bulbs, or chemicals. Drop off at HazBin, 7501 Grade Lane.
Items containing or once containing Freon
Refrigerators, air conditioners, and other items containing or once containing Freon. Drop off these items at the Waste Reduction Center (up to 4 can be dropped off for free).
Automotive Parts
Including boats, motorcycles, and mopeds.
Plan ahead for disposal!
Renovating or remodeling? Don't start the demolition process until you make a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris are prohibited by ordinance in Louisville garbage and large item collection. Collection crews will mark the material and leave a notice at the residence. So, what can you do with construction debris?
One option for disposing of construction and demolition debris is to haul it to our Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on size of vehicle or trailer.
A second option for large volumes of debris is to hire a hauling company. Often, a pickup truck can get the job done in a single trip. For even larger volumes, some hauling companies will drop off a large dumpster at your home and then retrieve it after you're done filling it.
