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Seven drop-off sites available
Jefferson County residents may drop-off residential flood debris at any of seven sites Thursday March 1 through Saturday March 24. Six of the drop-off locations will be open Thursday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Waste Reduction Center will be open for debris drop-off Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The free service is available for residents of Jefferson County only and it does not include commercial haulers. No yard waste or construction debris other than flood-damaged drywall and insulation will be accepted. Electronics must be separated from other items. To qualify for the free drop-off residents must present the attendant with two forms of identification verifying Louisville residency.
If a citizen hires an individual or business to remove debris, the citizen must accompany the hauler to the drop-off center or provide the hauler with the same two forms of identification to present at the facility.
Drop-off sites Thursday March 1 thru Saturday March 24 as follows:
Thursday – Saturday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bethany Lane
10500 Lower River Road at Bethany Lane
Newburg Community Center
4810 Exeter Ave 40218
Outer Loop Recycling Center
7201 Outer Loop 40228
(Highveiw parking lot in rear)
Dixie Recycling Center
7219 Dixie Hwy 40258
Charlie Vettiner Park
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd 40299
Hubbards Lane Recycling Center
595 Hubbards Ln. 40207
Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Pickup service in Metro Council districts
Residents who cannot drop off debris may request pickup service. Pickup requests must be made by telephone or email no later than 5 p.m. on March 9 to 574-3571 ext. 0 or swmd@louisvilleky.gov. This service is for flood-damaged items only. Any other items set out will not be collected. Electronics must be separated from other items set out for collection. Requested pickups will be performed according to the following Metro Council district based schedule:
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 MSD advises residents whose homes or businesses were flooded to follow these guidelines:
Take photographs of the damage before cleanup. Residents are encouraged to begin cleanup as soon as possible; floodplain permits are not required before cleanup begins.
Flood cleanup safety tips
- Before entering your home, check for damaged power lines, gas lines, foundation cracks and
- other exterior damage. It may be too dangerous to enter the home.
- If you smell natural gas or propane, or hear a hissing noise, leave immediately and contact the fire
- department
- Do not walk into a flooded basement because of the risk of electrocution. Turn off gas, water and electricity — if you can without wading into water.
- Check news outlets for safety of the local water supply.
- Discard any food, medicine or cosmetics that may have come into contact with floodwaters.
- Floodwaters can carry chemicals and germs that could be harmful to your health. Protect yourself during cleanup by wearing boots, gloves and masks. Clean and disinfect everything that may have come in contact with floodwater.
- Open all doors and windows to circulate air and dry out your home. Dehumidify as soon as possible.
Permit required to repair or rebuild in a floodplain
MSD is responsible for permitting and inspecting all new construction—including repairs and improvements to existing structures in the floodplain. Floodplain permit applications may be submitted online, in person or by email.
Applying online
Download the Application for a Permit to Develop/Repair in a Floodplain by clicking here.
- For repairs or improvements to an existing structure, provide an itemized estimate of material and labor costs of the repairs or improvements to be made, including demolition costs—even if this work is to be done by the homeowner or a volunteer. It is not required to include cleanup costs in the estimate.
- Provide building value—PVA data or owner-provided appraisal.
- Submit the application and all documents listed above.
Applying in person
MSD, 700 W Liberty Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Apply by email
FloodPermits@louisvillemsd.org
For questions concerning floodplain permitting, call 502.540.6126.
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