Louisville-Jefferson County Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set garbage cart at the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day (or after 4:00 p.m. the day before) and retrieve carts by 4:00 p.m. the day after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set garbage cart at the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day (or after 4:00 p.m. the day before) and retrieve carts by 4:00 p.m. the day after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Within the Urban Services District, residents can schedule curbside Large Item Pickup for up to four large items up to once per week by making an appointment online or through Metro311. Set confirmed items in the same location as garbage collection after 4:00 p.m. the day before and by 6:00 a.m. the day of your appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Yard waste is collected weekly in the Urban Services District (except bi-weekly during winter schedule); use paper lawn bags or 20-40 gallon durable cans with handles weighing under 60 pounds; branches must be under 2 inches in diameter and under 4 feet long. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued 95-gallon green garbage cart with lid closed
- Set cart at the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on scheduled collection day or after 4:00 p.m. the day before
- Retrieve empty carts from the curb or alley no later than 4:00 p.m. the day after collection per LMCO § 51.405
Louisville-Jefferson County recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, mail, clean paper cups, flattened cardboard)
- Cartons (empty food and beverage cartons, milk and juice cartons)
- Plastic bottles and containers (empty kitchen, laundry, and bath bottles)
- Glass bottles and jars (empty food and beverage containers, all colors)
- Metal cans (empty aluminum cans, steel/tin food cans, clean foil pans and wrap)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and film wrap (take grocery bags to participating retail store drop-offs)
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, food containers, packaging blocks)
- Electronics, computers, and batteries (take to Waste Reduction Center or Haz Bin)
- Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint (take to Haz Bin)
- Food waste, liquids, and loose debris
Louisville-Jefferson County bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Within the Urban Services District, residents can schedule curbside Large Item Pickup for up to four large items up to once per week by making an appointment online or through Metro311. Set confirmed items in the same location as garbage collection after 4:00 p.m. the day before and by 6:00 a.m. the day of your appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 502-574-5000 |
Louisville-Jefferson County holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Louisville-Jefferson County, KY
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Louisville Metro Department of Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: 502-574-5000
600 Meriwether AveLouisville, KY 40217
These collection rules cover Zone Urban Services District Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Louisville-Jefferson County, KY?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set garbage cart at the curb or alley by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day (or after 4:00 p.m. the day before) and retrieve carts by 4:00 p.m. the day after collection.. These rules apply to Zone Urban Services District Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Louisville-Jefferson County?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Urban Services District Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Louisville-Jefferson County?
Within the Urban Services District, residents can schedule curbside Large Item Pickup for up to four large items up to once per week by making an appointment online or through Metro311. Set confirmed items in the same location as garbage collection after 4:00 p.m. the day before and by 6:00 a.m. the day of your appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 502-574-5000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Urban Services District Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Louisville-Jefferson County?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, mail, clean paper cups, flattened cardboard), Cartons (empty food and beverage cartons, milk and juice cartons), Plastic bottles and containers (empty kitchen, laundry, and bath bottles), Glass bottles and jars (empty food and beverage containers, all colors), Metal cans (empty aluminum cans, steel/tin food cans, clean foil pans and wrap). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and film wrap (take grocery bags to participating retail store drop-offs), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups, food containers, packaging blocks), Electronics, computers, and batteries (take to Waste Reduction Center or Haz Bin), Household hazardous waste, chemicals, and paint (take to Haz Bin), Food waste, liquids, and loose debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Urban Services District Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).