There will be no waste collection on Monday, July 5th in observance of the July 4th Holiday. All garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on a one-day delay. 

The Waste Reduction Center, our staffed recycling drop-off locations, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site, will be closed on Saturday, July 3. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found at our website. 

Recycling collection will begin a bi-weekly schedule the week of July 12.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION DATE CHANGE: Effective immediately, yard waste collection for everyone who normally gets Friday service will occur on Saturdays. This is a temporary change due to constraints on current staff. We’ll let you know in the eNews or on social media if and when that changes.

Fan Fair giveaway qualifications and guidelines are as follows:

• Person 60 years of age or older
• Or documentation verified by a physician of a disability
• Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
• Proof of address and age
• ​One fan per household
• Household must not have functional central air conditioning

Qualified individuals may call one of the sites below for more information and instruction on how to receive a fan. Appointments are required in advance.  The locations include:

• First Neighborhood Place (40219); 502-313-4700
• Cane Run Neighborhood Place (40216); 502-485-6810
• South Central Neighborhood Place (40215); 502-485-7130
• Ujima Neighborhood Place (40211); 502-485-6710
• South Jefferson Neighborhood Place (40258); 502-363-1424
• Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place (40210); 502-634-6050
• KIPDA (40299); 502-266-5571
• Tri-County Community Action Agency (Henry County, Oldham, Trimble Counties): 502-222-1349
• Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer Counties): 502-633-7162

Monetary donations are still accepted and appreciated to purchase additional fans.  Checks can be made payable to KIPDA, Attn:  Fan Fair, mailed to 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.

Fan supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications through June 30, 2021, or until designated funds are depleted on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment scheduler at 502/991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The benefit amount awarded is based on a household’s income and primary fuel type. Benefits are paid directly to the utility vendor (i.e. LG&E).

For the Subsidy Component, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills; it is not necessary to have a past-due amount.

Currently all LIHEAP offices remain closed to walk-in clients in accordance with CDC guidelines, therefore applicants will be requested to drop off all required documentations in a secured drop box at the LIHEAP office selected using the appointment system.

For more information including an income guideline chart, visit here.  For a downloadable flyer, click here.

The city’s Meals on Wheels continues to operate delivering to more than 1240 homebound senior clients once per week with a five-frozen meal pack until daily, meal delivery can resume.  

Louisville’s senior congregate meal sites, which provide a nutritious lunch, socialization and activities for residents age 60 and over will begin reopening in stages by the end of the month. 

“We all look forward to being able to get back together, and we are excited to provide these nutritious meals on site to our seniors,” said Marvita Starks, program manager for the city’s Senior Nutrition Program.  “But even more important than the meals, is the social connection and wellbeing this service helps to foster among older residents.”

For updates on the reopening of congregate sites., call 502-574-6325 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/senior-nutrition-program.

Here is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from June 21, 2021, to June 25, 2021:

The crew cleaned approximately 71.4 curb miles and collected 235 bags, 9 Tires, and 42 Other Items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items. The Louisville Downtown Partnership also collected 3,779 pounds of litter and debris from the Downtown area.

To learn more about the collaborative and how you can help, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/cleanlou. For residents who would like to track the crews’ progress, please visit the Interactive Data Dashboard

With an increase of illegal activity from vandalism, vehicle thefts and items stolen from vehicles to gun shots reported. LMPD has several tips that may seem simple but very effective!

1. Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report! Ask for an Officer to return your call for service! IT DOES HELP IN GETTING ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS IN OUR DISTRICT!

2. Start a Block Watch!
3. Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
4. Always lock your vehicle doors.
5. Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
6. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
7. Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
8. Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
9. Consider additional lighting around your property.
10. Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle