YARD WASTE COLLECTION SUSPENDED IN THE USD

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. 

The North Hubbards Lane site will instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off. Yard waste must be in compliance with curbside guidelines.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Department of Public Works, Waste Management Division

Office: 502-574-4620   

600 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40217