District 15 Quick Note

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YARD WASTE COLLECTION SUSPENDED

Our office has received this message from the Public Works Department Division of Solid Waste Management concerning Yard Waste Collection in the Urban Services District:

Effective today, Monday, January 3, 2022, yard waste collection will be suspended until further notice in the Urban Services District. 

Public Works is experiencing a drastic staffing shortage due to the COVID-19 surge, especially in the Waste Collection Division.    

The Christmas tree drop-off sites will remain open and will now also accept all yard waste that is in compliance with curbside guidelines. Shawnee Park will be added as a drop-off location. Details below:

Christmas Tree & Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations & Hours

  • East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
  • Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
  • Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue 
  • Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex)

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays)

All locations will be closed Saturday, January 15. 

Councilman Kevin Triplett
City Hall
601 West Jefferson St
Louisville, KY  40202