It's time once again for Louisville's semi-annual bulk waste and junk drop-off collection day, a partnership of the Louisville Metro Division of Solid Waste Management and Waste Management of Kentucky, to assist residents in cleaning up their homes and neighborhoods responsibly.
On Sunday, October 17, Louisville residents can drop off bulk waste items such as appliances, furniture and mattresses at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Separating metal items from other junk will ensure recycling which saves landfill space, and freon is always properly removed from appliances.
Last October, more than 350 tons of large junk items were collected through this free waste disposal program.
Yard waste will not be accepted.
Materials such as oil and lead-based paints, lawn fertilizers, batteries and household chemicals are not accepted by the landfill and should be taken to Louisville Metro's Household Hazardous Materials Collection Center, known as HAZ BIN, at 7501 Grade Lane, Wednesdays and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., free for Louisville residents.
Computers, televisions and other electronics are also not accepted, and should dropped off at the Waste Reduction Center for at 636 Meriwether Ave., Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
For more information, visit LouisvilleKy.gov, or call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000.
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