Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend
Dear Neighbor,
We hope you have a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend. Our office will be closed on Monday as we honor the sacrifice of our American heroes, the men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we may continue enjoy the freedoms we all hold dear. They gave what Lincoln referred to as the "last full measure of devotion." May we all live up our very best in their honor.
Have a good weekend,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
There will be no garbage collection on Monday for Memorial Day. In the USD, if your garbage is normally collected on Monday, the collection will be made on Tuesday. If your garbage is normally collected on Thursday, it will be collected on Friday. Others should check with their private haulers for collection days.
The Metro plan to move yard waste collection in the Urban Services District to every other week has been scrapped. Yard waste will continue to be collected weekly!
Recycling collection will begin a bi-weekly schedule the week of July 12.
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Through a partnership between the Department of Public Works, the Waste Management District, and Metro Council, these events are held monthly, March through November, at various locations.
The May event is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Eastern High School, 12400 Old Shelbyville Road.
Residents can have documents shredded, recycle electronics, tires, and scrap metal, dispose of prescription medication and bulky items, and compost yard debris. Items must be separated into those various categories for easy off-loading at each area. Limitations and guidelines are found at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.
The goal is to give all Jefferson County residents opportunities to dispose of unwanted items properly and to keep as much material out of the landfill as possible.
Future events will be announced and are posted on the Recycle Coach app calendar.
You can also recycle up to three electronic devices, up to four tires, and dispose of up to three large household items for free, year-round at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue.
Watch this video to learn more about the Pop-Up Drop-Off events!
Households that currently recycle using an 18-gallon bin or their own container will receive a free 95-gallon recycling cart. Cart delivery begins June 1. (The new carts have blue lids, as a first step to move Louisville to the blue color associated with recycling in most of the country.)
If you had previously purchased a larger 95-gallon recycling cart with an orange lid, you will continue using that cart for bi-weekly recycling. If needed, you can supplement that with a store-bought container as long as it is 30-40 gallons, has handles, and has a lid. You can also purchase another 95-gallon cart.
Q: What will happen to the old 18-gallon recycling bins?
A: Residents are welcome to keep the bins for other household uses or additional storage. Otherwise, they can be dropped off at the following locations to be reused or recycled if not usable:
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
- Full-Service Recycling Drop-Off Locations: 595 N Hubbards Lane, 7219 Dixie Highway, or 7201 Outer Loop
Q: How will I know when it’s a recycling week?
A: Every other week recycling will begin the week July 12. The best way is to keep up with the waste collection schedule is to use the Recycle Coach app.
Learn more about recycling in the USD and please see frequently asked questions and answers about the changes at this link.
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.
Metro Council is currently considering the Mayor's budget proposal. There are meetings on specific topics being held around Louisville Metro. Please take time to tune in to one or more of these opportunities to learn more about the budget process and the priorities for our city.
Budget Topic: Economic Development: Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard (Economic Development registration)
Budget Topic: Racial Equity: Sunday, June 6 at 3 p.m. at the Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue (Racial Equity registration)
Details of the Mayor’s budget proposal, including plans for reimagining public safety, can be found here.
ALSO,
A complete schedule of Budget Committee meetings is here.
The public may watch all committee meetings live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184, on UVERSE at Channel 99, or on Facebook. Proceedings may also be live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s page.
There have been some changes in Driver’s Licenses in Kentucky and a mail-in renewal option ends on June 30. Here are some updates:
- The Mail-In Renewal option (which began last year in response to COVID) will sunset on June 30, 2021. Those needing a regular license renewal and who meet the applicable criteria are encouraged to take advantage of this option. https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
- The federal government has extended the Real ID enforcement deadline until May 3, 2023.
Did you know you can visit ANY Driver Licensing Regional
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below:
- Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
- Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
How to Apply
There are three ways for eligible households to apply:
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Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
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Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.
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Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now taking applications for an added Spring Subsidy program for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through June 30, 2021, or until designated funds are depleted.
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, 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 documentation in a secured drop box at the LIHEAP office selected using the appointment system.
Note: Residents who were served during the recent LIHEAP Crisis Phase may still apply during LIHEAP Subsidy if they meet program eligibility requirements.
For more information including an income guideline chart, visit here. For a downloadable flyer, click here.
St. Mathews Area Ministries is seeking volunteers for the following areas:
- Fundraising/Special Events
- Home Delivery Drivers - Substitutes
- Food Pantry Substitutes:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - various options between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
If you can help, please email Suzanne DeGregorio our Volunteer Coordinator, suzannedegregorio@stmam.com. If you are interested in finding out more about St. MAM, volunteer orientations will be held after 3 days of volunteerism/shadowing.
School's Out Summer Camp starts Monday
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Don't miss out on one of Louisville's best summer camp experiences! At Kentucky Science Center, campers are encouraged to play, tinker, and investigate the world around them, with plenty of time each day to explore their favorite science center. Kids love the challenging activities and cool themes, and parents love the extended drop-off and pick-up windows available at no extra charge. There's still time to secure your camper's spot, but don't delay! Weeks are selling out fast. This year's themes include:
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- Kaboom!
- SOLD OUT
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- Chemistry Quest
- Hollywood Special FX
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NEW: Into the Upside Down
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- Variety of LEGO® Camps
- Coders
- Medical Mysteries
- SOLD OUT
- Makers
- Pokémon Science
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ABC License Application Notice
We are in and out of the office more these days, but are still restricted as far as in-person meetings and communications. Please contact us at the emails listed in the above-left column or by phone at (502) 574-1126 with any questions or concerns. Thank you. |
