Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217
Check before you go
Official sources disagree on these details. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.
- Up to 3 electronic items are free for residents; more than 3 from a business cost $0.60/lb by appointment (574-2796). (Waste Reduction Center (opens in new tab))
- The Electronics Recycling page says residents can recycle up to 4 items or systems free; the Waste Reduction Center page says up to 3 electronic items free. (Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab))
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Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Couches
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Over the free limit: pickup truck, van or trailer up to 10 ft | $60.00 per vehicle |
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- Free for residents: up to 4 large household items per day; more is charged by the vehicle price list (card only).
Furniture
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Over the free limit: pickup truck, van or trailer up to 10 ft | $60.00 per vehicle |
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- Free for residents: up to 4 large household items per day; more is charged by the vehicle price list (card only).
Mattresses
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Over the free limit: pickup truck, van or trailer up to 10 ft | $60.00 per vehicle |
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- Free for residents: up to 4 large household items per day; more is charged by the vehicle price list (card only).
Refrigerators and freezers
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Over the free limit: pickup truck, van or trailer up to 10 ft | $60.00 per vehicle |
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- Up to 4 Freon appliances free; larger loads are charged.
Televisions
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| More than 3 items from a business (appointment) | $0.60 per pound |
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- Up to 3 electronic items per day free for residents (the Electronics Recycling page says 4); larger loads from businesses by appointment at $0.60/lb.
Computers
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| More than 3 items from a business (appointment) | $0.60 per pound |
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- Up to 3 electronic items per day free for residents (the Electronics Recycling page says 4); larger loads from businesses by appointment at $0.60/lb.
Microwaves
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| More than 3 items from a business (appointment) | $0.60 per pound |
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- Up to 3 electronic items per day free for residents (the Electronics Recycling page says 4); larger loads from businesses by appointment at $0.60/lb.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| More than 3 items from a business (appointment) | $0.60 per pound |
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- Up to 3 electronic items per day free for residents (the Electronics Recycling page says 4); larger loads from businesses by appointment at $0.60/lb.
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Passenger tires from businesses | $4.00 each |
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| Truck tires | $10.00 each |
| Truck tires on rims | $25.00 each |
- Residents: up to 4 passenger tires per day free.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Waste Reduction Center (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- The Waste Reduction Center is at 636 Meriwether Avenue; the entrance is on Bland Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch), Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Louisville/Jefferson County residents and businesses can dispose of a variety of materials at the Waste Reduction Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may drop off up to 4 large household items, up to 4 passenger tires and up to 3 electronic items per day for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Business loads, construction materials, yard/tree debris, and more than four items/tires or three electronics are charged by the price list; card only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A pickup truck, van, box truck or trailer up to 10 ft costs $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Passenger tires: up to 4 per day free for residents, $4 each from businesses; truck tires $10 each; truck tires on rims $25 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 3 electronic items are free for residents; more than 3 from a business cost $0.60/lb by appointment (574-2796). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Kentucky Recycling Facilities By County (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management
- The state recycling directory lists the Waste Reduction Center (electronics and bulky waste drop-off) at 636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, KY 40217. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- The Electronics Recycling page says residents can recycle up to 4 items or systems free; the Waste Reduction Center page says up to 3 electronic items free. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Electronics accepted for recycling at the Waste Reduction Center include computers, microwaves, monitors, printers and television sets. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics recycling is at the Louisville Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue (enter on Bland Street). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste Reduction Center phone: 574-2796. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Junk and Bulk Trash Disposal (Large Item Pickup) (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- Metro defines a large item as something too large for the garbage cart, for example a couch, table, mattress or toilet. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances containing (or once containing) Freon: residents can take up to 4 to the Waste Reduction Center for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators, air conditioners and other Freon items may go to the Waste Reduction Center; fees apply above the four-item limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- New to Lou? Waste & Recycling in Louisville (opens in new tab) · Louisville Metro Government
- Residents can drop off up to 4 large items at the Waste Reduction Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
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