convenience center

Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center

636 Meriwether Ave, Louisville, KY, 40217 · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Open to the public

Louisville/Jefferson County residents and businesses may use it. Entrance is on Bland Street. Trucks with trailers must arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Residents drop off up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires and 3 electronics per day free; larger or business loads are charged.

Today
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowA notice dated before Aug 18, 2026 says Tue-Fri the site closes for lunch noon-1 p.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m.; the January copy listed Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday closures are listed on the page; call to confirm current hours.
Cost
$60.00 / pickup load
Checked
Verified Jan 7, 2026 · Official source ↗

What it takes

“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Normal load fee applies

Tire

Limited

Residents: 4 passenger tires per day free. Businesses pay $4 each.

Item price: call to confirm

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Limited

Residents: up to 3 per day free; more cost by weight and need an appointment (574-2796).

Item price: call to confirm

Paint

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Yard waste

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Brush and branches

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Construction debris

Extra fee

Item price: call to confirm

Concrete

Not accepted

Scrap metal

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Recycling

Call to confirm

Fees & payment

ChargePrice
Minimum chargeCall to confirm
Per tonCall to confirm
Pickup load$60.00
Car loadCall to confirm
load: pickup truck, van, box truck or trailer up to 10 ft$60
load: pickup AND trailer up to 10 ft$120
load: dump truck/flatbed up to 16 ft, or trailer/box truck 11-16 ft$120
load: vehicle over 16 ft or multi-axle$285
passenger car tire from a business$4 each
truck tire$10 each
truck tire on rim$25 each

Residents' free allowance per day: 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, 3 electronics, 1 hot tub. Business and construction loads, yard/tree debris and anything over the free limits pay the load prices (pull-off service $20). Card only; no cash.

Payment: card · Fee schedule: 2026

Access rules

Louisville/Jefferson County residents and businesses may use it. Entrance is on Bland Street. Trucks with trailers must arrive at least 15 minutes before closing. Residents drop off up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires and 3 electronics per day free; larger or business loads are charged.

ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm

Posted hours

DayHours
Tue-Fri8:00 am–4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am–3:00 pm

A notice dated before Aug 18, 2026 says Tue-Fri the site closes for lunch noon-1 p.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m.; the January copy listed Tue-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Holiday closures are listed on the page; call to confirm current hours.

Local time: America/Kentucky/Louisville

What’s not accepted

  • Shingles (take to 3402 Vogt Ave)
  • Concrete
  • Brick (Outer Loop landfill takes brick)
  • Mulch
  • Dirt

Free options

Residents: up to 4 large household items, 4 passenger tires, 3 electronics and 1 hot tub per day free.

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Sources

Last verified: Jan 7, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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