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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Louisville

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Louisville, KentuckyLocal timezone: America/New_York

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Louisville, KY bulk pickup—twice per year by zone. Set items curbside 4 days before and no later than 6 a.m. Monday. Limit 10 cu yd. Accepted: furniture, mattresses, rolled carpet, Freon-tagged appliances, scrap metal, bagged small items. Not accepted: construction debris, hazardous waste, tires, or untagged appliances. Free drop-off at the Waste Reduction Center once per month.

Service type

curbside

Zone-based pickups twice per year. Place items curbside 4 days before and no later than 6 a.m. Monday of your scheduled week.

Limits

Maximum 10 cubic yards per household; place items within 4 ft of the curb, keep clear of obstacles, bag or box small items (≤60 lb), and comply with set-out timing rules.

Fees: No fee for scheduled Large Item Pickup in the Urban Services District. Waste Reduction Center drop-off is free for one pickup truck load per household per month; additional loads are billed by weight.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping via Metro311 (phone or online) with address, time, and photos when possible.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Carpet (rolled and tied, ≤4 ft long), Appliances with certified Freon removal tags, Scrap metal and empty grills, Lawn equipment (fuel removed), Small household items bagged or boxed (≤60 lb), Bicycles and toys, Electronics per Metro guidance
Not accepted
Construction or remodeling debris (wood, drywall, sinks, toilets, shingles, etc.), Hazardous materials (paint, oil, pesticides, solvents, batteries), Automotive parts and tires, Yard waste, Loose trash not bagged or boxed, Items placed too early or after the collection start, Freon appliances without certified removal tags
Holiday shifts
Follow the published zone schedule; holidays may adjust collection weeks—check the Metro Waste Services map for updates.

Official service info

Source: Large Item Pickup | Louisville Metro Public Works

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Louisville, Kentucky. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Zone-based pickups twice per year. Place items curbside 4 days before and no later than 6 a.m. Monday of your scheduled week.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Carpet (rolled and tied, ≤4 ft long), Appliances with certified Freon removal tags, Scrap metal and empty grills, Lawn equipment (fuel removed), Small household items bagged or boxed (≤60 lb), Bicycles and toys, Electronics per Metro guidance. Not accepted: Construction or remodeling debris (wood, drywall, sinks, toilets, shingles, etc.), Hazardous materials (paint, oil, pesticides, solvents, batteries), Automotive parts and tires, Yard waste, Loose trash not bagged or boxed, Items placed too early or after the collection start, Freon appliances without certified removal tags. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/kentucky/louisville

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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