There will be no residential garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulky waste collection on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day because of the holiday. To receive automatic reminders of changes due to holidays, download our Recycle Coach app at the App Store or on Google Play. 

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Due to COVID-19, waste collection is experiencing staffing constraints. Several weeks yard waste was missed at the end of the week to be removed on Saturdays. This may occur again with decisions made weekly. As information becomes available to our office we will send it out. If this does occur again remember your yard waste may be left at the curb until collection on Saturday. 

Saturday, September 25th

4-8 P.M.

DeSales High School 425 W. Kenwood Drive

DeSales High School is having a fundraiser that is featuring lots of delicious local beverage and dining options. If you like bourbon, brew, and food this event may be for you!  

Monday, September 27th

7 - 8 P.M.

G G Moore Park, 606 M Street

LMPD 4th Division will hold it's next "Roving Roll Call" at G G Moore Park. It's an opportunity to meet, "get to know" and discuss issues with LMPD Officers that work in your neighborhoods! Together we can make our neighborhoods the best they can be!

Metro is adding $2.5 million to its COVID-19 Utility Relief program to help residents who have fallen behind on Louisville Water and Louisville MSD bills as a result of COVID-19.
The funds will go toward the Louisville Water Company/MSD’s Drops of Kindness program to assist residents with a past-due amount on an active Louisville Water/MSD account. The outstanding balance must have occurred between March 16, 2020 and June 30, 2021, and customers will need to attest they have had a financial hardship during the pandemic.
Qualifying customers can receive a one-time credit of up to $1,000 on their Louisville Water/MSD bill.
Funding for this assistance comes from the Louisville’s first round of spending of its federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) dollars, which were targeted at urgent needs.
“Many of the people being helped by our COVID-19 Utility Relief program have never fallen behind on their bills before the pandemic impacted their jobs and their hours,” Mayor Fischer said. “We are grateful that the ARP funding allows us to help them get back on track.”

How to apply:

• Apply online using the self-service portal at https://louisvillewater.com/CovidFunds
• Customers without computer access can visit local Community Ministries. To locate the community ministry nearest you, visit www.louisvilleministries.org or call Metro United Way's 2-1-1.

For more information on both programs, residents can visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services, call Metro United Way’s help referral service at 211, or Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000 or email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov.

Customers with outstanding balances could receive a one-time credit for up to $1,000 on LG&E bills. An additional $2.5 million will be shared with Louisville Water Co. in the coming weeks.

How to apply for the LG&E assistance:

Schedule a drop off appointment in advance at one of four Neighborhood Place Drop Boxes. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-977-6636 or online at LGEHelp.itfrontdesk.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) joins with Community Action Agencies across the state today to begin accepting applications for the 2021 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. This federally-funded programs is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through October 31, 2021, or until funds are depleted.

The LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program is separated into two components, Subsidy and Crisis, to assist with electric cost. Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 150% of the Kentucky median income.

Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: loiusvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from August 23rd to August 27th:

The crew cleaned approximately 75.16 curb miles and collected 254 bags, 12 Tires, and 78 other items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items.

To learn more about the collaborative, track the crews' progress, and find out how you can help, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/CleanLou.

The Clean Collaborative Crew is made up of 13 staff members. The crew and their equipment, fall under our Bulk Waste Department within the Solid Waste Management Services Division. They are primarily tasked with collecting litter and debris along Metro roadways.

This year, the Louisville Zoo celebrates 40 years of merry – not scary – fun at its annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets go on sale September 1 at 10 a.m. for the Halloween event that takes place October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1-30).

Children can dress up in their wildest costumes for the event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, socially-distanced photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under.

To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit "www.louisvillezoo.org" 

For updates to health policies and possible mask requirements before your chosen Boo night,  please visit louisvillezoo.org/together. Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer will have reduced nightly capacity to allow for ease of traffic flow and social distancing.   

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