Pop-Up Drop-Off Community Recycling Event

Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.

Accepted Items: 

  • Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
  • Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled) 
  • Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
  • Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
  • Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
  • Large household items (landfilled) 
  • TENTATIVE: Documents for shredding (recycled)
  • Prescription medication (disposed properly)

Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.

Not Accepted:

  • Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
  • Concrete, bricks, rocks
  • Construction materials (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
  • Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility)
  • Latex paint (disposal information)
  • Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
  • Tree trunks  
  • Boats, hot tubs
  • Items from businesses
  • Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)

This event sponsored by: Department of Public Works and Assets (Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District in partnership with Solid Waste Management Services Division) and Metro Council. More info.

Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10:00am to 2:00pm

Shelby Campus
9001 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Kentucky

Event Type

Service

Audience

Students, Faculty/staff, Alumni, Public

Website

https://louisville.edu/sustainability...

Cost

free

Contact Name

Justin Mog

Contact Phone Number

502-852-8575

Contact Email

justin.mog@louisville.edu

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