Louisville Metro residents may now fill out an online form to request curbside debris pick-up following recent severe weather events, including tornadoes and flooding.

“When storms hit, they don’t just impact physical structures, they can turn people’s lives upside-down. We’re happy to be able to offer some relief from what we know can feel like an overwhelming burden, cleaning up what is left behind from the storms and flooding,” Mayor Craig Greenberg said.

Curbside service is for residential storm and flood related debris only. Household hazardous waste will not be accepted at the curb.

Additionally, residents must fill out the Self-Reporting Form, then wait for further instructions on when to bring their debris to the curb.

Businesses should contact and go-through their insurance for assistance. 

If you cannot access the Self-Reporting Form, or need additional assistance, please contact Public Works at 502-574-3572.

To find the Self-Reporting Form and review frequently asked questions visit the Storm and Flood Debris Cleanup webpage.

Spring is a great time to clean out a garage or closet. But what do you do with those hard-to-dispose-of items? Use our Recycle Coach app to search specific items and find local information about recycling or drop-off locations. Here are five tips for spring cleaning:

1. Make a pile of items that might be useful to someone else. Sell, donate or offer to neighbors. Neighborhood apps and websites are a great way to get rid of things quickly - everybody loves free stuff! Most donation centers will recycle clothing and other textiles they can't sell. Check with your favorite location before throwing textiles in the garbage. If you still have loose, small items, place them in your garbage or recycle them if acceptable. 
2. Learn how to dispose of items that are too big for your garbage cart. Large items that aren't usable might just have to be thrown away. Contact your waste hauler about curbside collection. If you have Louisville Metro waste collection, you can schedule a pickup of up to four large items up to once per week. Residents can also drop off up to four large items at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave. for free. Residents can also dispose of large items at a Pop-Up Drop-Off event. 
3. Recycle old electronics. You can recycle electronic waste at the Waste Reduction Center or at a Pop-Up Drop-Off event (limit three). Some stores, like Staples or Best Buy, also recycle electronics. 
4. Dispose of household hazardous waste properly. Residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at the HazBin, 7501 Grade Ln. Check the website for a list of accepted items, hours and guidelines. Old unusable latex paint is not considered hazardous and should be dried out and placed in a sealed bag in your garbage. 
5. Don't wait until spring to get rid of the small stuff! Boxes and bags of small items are not accepted in the city's Large Item Pickup program. Donate or throw away items as needed so they don't pile up! 

If you have questions about waste and recycling, contact the kNOw Waste Louisville education department!

The following facilities will be closed at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 2 and all day Saturday, May 3 due to Oaks and Derby:

• Staffed recycling locations
  • Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy. 
  • Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
  • East District Public Works, 595 N Hubbards Ln. 
• Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Ave.
• HazBin, 7501 Grade Ln. 

For more information about drop-off locations, visit Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMap.

Weather permitting, here are upcoming paving projects:

Council District 13

• Noltemeyer Wynde from Outer Loop to Lipps Ln. 

Council District 15

• Fetter Ave. from Pindell Ave. to S. Preston St. 
• Alexander Ave. from Eastern Pkwy. to Texas Ave. 

Council District 21

• S. 2nd St. from W. Fairmont Ave. to end  
• Manning Rd. from Preston Hwy. to end 
• Monarch Dr. from Phillips Ln to end 

Council District 24

• Monaco Dr. from Woodhill Ln. to Rossmoor Dr. 
• Dreamers Way from Lea Ann Way to Monaco Dr. 
• Lea Ann Way from Barnes Dr. to 5001 Rossmoor Dr.  
• Barnes Dr. from Mary Laverne Dr. to end 
• Rossmoor Dr. from Lea Ann Way to Monaco Dr. 
• Rossmoor Dr. from Lea Ann Way to Dittmar Dr. 
• Dittmar Dr. from Glenna Way to end 
• Glenna Way from Dana Lynn Way to Dittmar Dr. 
• Dana Lynn Way from Glenna Way to Rossmoor Dr. 
• Dougy Way from Glenna Way to end 

To receive automatic waste collection reminders and real-time notifications, download Recycle Coach, our waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.