 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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 The Louisville Zoo announces the return of its annual celebration, Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Throughout April, the Zoo will host a series of weekend activities and discounted admission opportunities to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it.
New in 2024, the Zoo introduces the ‘Kids in Action’ program, inviting families and individuals of all ages to participate in environmentally beneficial projects in their own backyards. Participants can choose an activity aligned with conservation efforts and submit photos and explanations of their projects. Submissions will be accepted through April 16 with four winners selected on April 18 through a random drawing. Winners will receive a Zoo prize package and be invited to a special press conference celebrating Earth Month on April 21. A video retrospective of all projects will be shared on April 22.
The celebration kicks off with Recycling Weekends on April 6, 13, and 20, featuring various conservation organizations offering tips and suggestions to protect the environment. Special activities, including animal presentations and keeper talks, will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekend.
In addition, the Zoo will offer unique compost sales with ZooPoopyDoo compost available for purchase on April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Fun Day Mondays on April 8, 15, 22, and 29 will feature $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation, with a portion of proceeds supporting conservation projects worldwide.
Party for the Planet culminates with Earth Day observed on April 21, with $5 off general admission at the Zoo’s admissions windows and free parking all day, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo, providing guests with valuable information on environmental conservation.
For more information about Party for the Planet events and scheduling, see below and visit louisvillezoo.org/earth.
Recycling weekends April 6, 13 and 20
Each weekend in April, the Zoo will host a different conservation organization to offer ways for guests to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy special animal presentations, keeper talks, as well as tips and suggestions to help protect wildlife and wild places.
April 6 Crayon Recycling
April 13 Shoe Recycling
April 20 Document Shredding
Louisville ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales April 6, 13, 20 and 27
The most unique and wildest blend of ZooPoopyDoo compost will be made available for sale each Saturday in April from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $45 per scoop. Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. Only open-top truck beds and trailers will be loaded. To purchase online, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo.
Fun Day Mondays April 8, 15, 22 and 29
Guests can enjoy $7.25 Zoo admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking of $7 is not included and will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Land Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.
Kids in Action Winners Announced Sunday, April 21
The Zoo will announce the winners of its new Kids in Action program.
Earth Day Observed at the Zoo Sunday, April 21
Party for the Planet culminates with $5 off general admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission discount cannot be applied to any online ticket purchases and will only be applied during transactions made at the Zoo’s admission windows on April 21.
Plant Sale Saturday, April 27
Guests can browse a selection of native plant available for purchase at the Zoo from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or while supplies last.
 To purchase a duck, email gotducks.org
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If you have an old flag and don't know what to do with it--an Eagle Scout will help you out! BSA Troop 190 has placed a Retire Flag box in the firehouse's front yard!!
The box is located at Okolona Fire Station 1 at 8501 Preston Highway up front by the flag pole. They are trying to get as many flags as they can so Eagle Scout candidate Morghan can finish her project.
You can drop your old flag (doesn’t matter the condition) in the box any time day or night. You don’t need to do anything besides put it in the box. BSA Troop 190 will then pick them up and retire them the correct way.
It will remain there to collect flags, so if you need it, use it!!
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 For the 9th year in a row, KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, and the Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens are teaming up to provide fans for older adults and persons with disabilities to help offer relief from the sweltering summer heat. Working with community organizations, churches, businesses, private citizens and the local media, we hope to generate monetary donations to purchase new fans. Persons or businesses interested in sponsoring fans will be able to make tangible or monetary donations to this effort until May 24th, 2024.
The Fan Fair Event will be held at the Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave., Louisville KY 40203) on June 8th, 2023 from 9:00am-11:00am. In conjunction with the fan distribution, there will be health & resource vendors and a prescription drug toss available for the community.
Please consider a donation towards Fan Fair and participation in this great event.
For more information, please click here to contact Allison Woosley or call her at (502) 574-5092.
 
 There is a lot of information out there about recycling that can be confusing and even seem conflicting. Here are local answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
Where does our recycling go?
To a Materials Recovery Facility (or MRF, pronounced “merf”). Most of Louisville’s household recyclables go to WestRock Recycling here in Louisville to be sorted, baled, and sent to manufacturers for further processing and to be made into something new.
What can I recycle in my curbside bin?
Generally speaking, you can recycle paper, cartons, cardboard, plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, and metal containers. Check out this flyer for more information. Use the search tool on our Recycle Coach app to find out how to best dispose of any item.
What should NOT go in my recycling bin?
There are some items that just don't belong. The reasons vary: some unacceptable items are dangerous for the workers who handle the material, some can damage the equipment at the sorting facility, and some things (like food and liquids) can decrease the value of the accepted items. Never put these items in your curbside recycling bin or drop-off recycling dumpster:
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Plastic grocery bags - take them to a grocery store to recycle. And it's best not to bag your recyclables.
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Food or liquid - containers should be EMPTY. They don't have to be squeaky clean. Give containers a quick rinse if it's hard to get them empty. Grease on pizza boxes is okay!
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Styrofoam – Louisville facilities don’t have the equipment or end users necessary to sort and recycle Styrofoam. Avoid Styrofoam takeout containers if you can!
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Batteries or electronics - alkaline batteries are safe for trash disposal, rechargeable batteries should be taken to the HazBin or a store that accepts them for disposal. Electronic devices and TVs should be recycled at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave.
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Scrap metal - take to a metal recycling facility.
Does the recycling symbol and number on the bottom of plastic containers mean they're recyclable?
No, the number indicates the type of plastic it is. Some facilities accept plastic based on their numbers and some facilities accept plastic based on their shape. WestRock generally accepts plastic #1-7, but Styrofoam and plastic grocery bags are NOT accepted.
What about lids and labels?
Leave plastic lids on plastic containers and crush the container if you can. Lids can also be left on paper cartons. Remove metal lids from glass bottles and jars, then recycle separately.
Just leave labels on plastic bottles, soup cans, etc.
What if I have more questions?
Check out the Recycle Coach app for more detailed information. Follow @KnowWasteLou on Facebook, Instagram, and X! And you can always contact the kNOw Waste Education team with your specific questions.
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Tick sightings and bites dramatically increase during the spring months and into summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nationally there has been a sharp incline in the number of emergency department visits for tick bites over the past month. The uptick in cases comes as public health recognizes National Tick Bite Prevention Week. During this time, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is reminding people to protect themselves from tickborne illnesses by preventing bites and asking residents to share ticks with LMPHW to enhance its surveillance program.
Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, birds and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. They are commonly found in wooded, brushy and grassy areas. However, people can be exposed to a tick in their own yard. Exposure to ticks can happen all year round, but they tend to be more active during warmer months. They can spread diseases to both pets and people. Diseases they carry include Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease.
Most common tickborne diseases found in Kentucky are:
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Ehrlichiosis
Here are the T-I-C-K rules of thumb:
Spot a Tick and Share Program
In 2022, LMPHW launched its Spot a Tick and Share Program. If people are bitten by a tick or discover one, they are asked to share it with the department so environmental health specialists can further identify what types of ticks are in the Metro area and what diseases they may be carrying.
To date, more than 300 ticks have been speciated and tested for disease through the program. Of those samples, nearly 70 have been brought in by Louisville Metro residents and the rest collected by LMPHW.
Early results show the most common ticks found in the Metro area are:
- Lone Star tick – 85% of collected ticks
- American Dog tick – 12% of collected ticks
Since the start of the program, three ticks have tested positive for disease, one with ehrlichiosis and two with Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
To submit a tick, follow these steps:
- Place the tick in an airtight container, not a plastic bag.
- Cover the tick in rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
- Label the container with your name and contact information.
- Complete and attach this form that you can also find on louisvilleky.gov.
- Drop off the sample at Public Health and Wellness headquarters at 400 E. Gray St. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For more information about ticks, prevention tips and proper removal, visit LMPHW’s webpage.
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