Louisville / Kentucky / United States
The Metro Solid Waste Management Department of Louisville, Ky., provides garbage, yard waste, recycling and junk collection in the Urban Services District and promotes waste reduction and recycling throughout the Louisville metropolitan area. Garbage is collected and delivered to the local landfills. Grass, leaves and other yard waste are collected separately and delivered to a local compost facility. Recyclables are collected at curbside as well as at drop-off sites located throughout Louisville. Items are processed and marketed to businesses that use recycled materials to produce new products. The department also offers quarterly junk pickup, street cleaning and storm debris removal. In addition, it is an integral part of the Louisville Metro Snow Removal Program and is responsible for approximately 700 miles of roadway in the Urban Services District.
