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Louisville Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Louisville Metro disposal guide — flat $60/load at the Waste Reduction Center for small loads. 5 facilities mapped including C&D recyclers.

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South Louisville (2673 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219)

Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM)

Not publicly listed — call (502) 966-0272 for commercial rates. KY statewide avg: ~$50.11/ton. Commercial accounts via wmsolutions.com. THE primary landfill for the Louisville metro — virtually all MSW in Jefferson County ends up here. Set up a commercial account through wmsolutions.com for negotiated per-ton rates rather than retail flat fees. Arrive early (gates open 5:30 AM in summer) to beat midday truck queues. No Saturday hours for regular operations — plan your week accordingly. Special/profiled wastes require pre-approval. Asbestos accepted on a scheduled basis. After-hours access carries a $500 minimum charge per half-hour — never arrive late. Retail customers must arrive 1 hour before closing. Summer (late Mar–early Nov): Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–5:00 PM | Winter: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–4:30 PM · Sat closed except after major holidays · Sun closed · Retail customers must arrive 1 hour before closing Call for details — after-hours access: $500 minimum per half-hour MSW C&D debris Industrial waste (non-hazardous) Friable and non-friable asbestos (by schedule)

Not publicly listed — call (502) 966-0272 for commercial rates. KY statewide avg: ~$50.11/ton. Commercial accounts via wmsolutions.com.South Louisville (2673 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219)
Louisville (636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, KY — entrance is on Bland Street, not Meriwether)

Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center

Pickup truck/van/box truck or trailer up to 10 ft: $60 flat. Pickup truck AND trailer up to 10 ft: $120 flat. Construction materials, yard/tree debris, business loads: same flat rate. Works well for small junk removal loads — at $60/load for a pickup, it can be cheaper than per-ton landfill rates for lighter mixed loads. Accepts Freon appliances, electronics, and tires with no per-item surcharge — unusual for any metro. Does NOT accept concrete, brick, shingles, rocks, mulch, or dirt — separate these BEFORE arriving. Shingles go to 3402 Vogt Avenue. Concrete and brick go to Innovative Crushing at 2412 Millers Lane. The entrance is on Bland Street, not Meriwether Avenue — first-time drivers often miss this. Debit or credit card ONLY — no cash accepted. Closed Sunday and Monday. Tue–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Sun–Mon · Trucks with trailers must arrive 15 min before closing $60 per load Household bulky waste (furniture, mattresses) Appliances (including Freon-containing units) Electronics Passenger tires

Pickup truck/van/box truck or trailer up to 10 ft: $60 flat. Pickup truck AND trailer up to 10 ft: $120 flat. Construction materials, yard/tree debris, business loads: same flat rate.Louisville (636 Meriwether Avenue, Louisville, KY — entrance is on Bland Street, not Meriwether)
Downtown Louisville (1101 W. Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40210)

Rumpke Louisville Transfer Station

Not publicly listed — call (800) 828-8171 for commercial drop-off rates. Ask about bundled services (roll-off rental + disposal) for volume pricing. A strong alternative to WM's Outer Loop Landfill, especially for operators already using Rumpke dumpster rentals. Located at 1101 W Oak Street near downtown Louisville — more convenient for urban-core jobs than the Outer Loop location in south Jefferson County. Waste is consolidated here and transported to Rumpke landfills in the Ohio/Kentucky region. Ask about bundled services (roll-off rental + disposal) for volume pricing — Rumpke offers integrated services that can reduce total disposal cost. Weekday-only hours (8 AM–4 PM) with no Saturday access. Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Call for details MSW Commercial waste Construction debris Bulky waste

Not publicly listed — call (800) 828-8171 for commercial drop-off rates. Ask about bundled services (roll-off rental + disposal) for volume pricing.Downtown Louisville (1101 W. Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40210)
Louisville (2412 Millers Lane, Louisville, KY 40216)

Innovative Crushing & Aggregate, Inc.

Not publicly listed — call (502) 776-3507 for current rates This is THE key cost-saving facility for renovation and demolition jobs in Louisville. Family-owned (Bierman family). Louisville Metro's own website directs operators to bring shingles and concrete here. The recycling-based model (crushing concrete into aggregate, recycling shingles into asphalt products) often means lower disposal costs for clean C&D streams compared to landfill tipping fees. Separate clean concrete, asphalt, brick, and shingles from mixed loads before loading your truck — bringing clean C&D here instead of the landfill will almost certainly cost less. Also rents 12, 20, and 30 yard roll-offs for C&D jobs, providing an integrated solution for renovation projects. Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Closed Sat–Sun Call for details Concrete (crushed into recycled aggregate) Asphalt Shingles (recycled into asphalt products) Brick

Not publicly listed — call (502) 776-3507 for current ratesLouisville (2412 Millers Lane, Louisville, KY 40216)
Louisville (3402 Vogt Avenue, Louisville, KY 40211)

Ralph Avenue C&D Station

Not publicly listed — call (502) 639-7349 for rates Niche C&D facility specifically referenced on louisvilleky.gov as the designated disposal site for shingle loads — which the Waste Reduction Center does not accept. Call ahead to confirm hours and pricing before making a trip — no website, limited public information. For operators doing roofing tear-off or renovation jobs that generate shingle waste, this is the routing option when Innovative Crushing is not available. Not publicly listed — call (502) 639-7349 or (502) 447-2808 to confirm hours before visiting Call for details Shingles (designated by Louisville Metro) C&D debris

Not publicly listed — call (502) 639-7349 for ratesLouisville (3402 Vogt Avenue, Louisville, KY 40211)
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Savings

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Louisville's pricing structure creates a clear decision point: the Waste Reduction Center's $60 flat fee is cheaper for lighter loads, while Outer Loop's per-ton pricing wins for heavier loads. The break-even depends on your negotiated commercial rate. ScaleYourJunk logs dump fees per job automatically so you can see exactly where that break-even falls for your operation — and whether you're leaving money on the table by routing loads to the wrong facility.

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Sorting

Sort C&D materials on-site before loading. Take clean concrete, asphalt, brick, and shingles to Innovative Crushing & Aggregate at 2412 Millers Lane — their recycling-based model charges less than landfill tipping fees for clean C&D streams. Concrete and brick are HEAVY — separating them dramatically reduces the tonnage of your landfill-bound load. Potential savings of 20–40% per renovation job. Pull scrap metal from every load and take it to local scrap yards for cash instead of paying disposal fees. Route working appliances and reusable furniture to Habitat for Humanity ReStore (multiple Louisville locations) for tax-deductible donation receipts. Every item diverted from landfill reduces tonnage-based disposal costs. Route all shingles to either Innovative Crushing (recycled into asphalt products) or Ralph Avenue C&D Station at 3402 Vogt Avenue — the designated shingle disposal site per Louisville Metro. The Waste Reduction Center explicitly rejects shingles.

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Routing

Downtown and urban-core jobs: Rumpke Transfer Station at 1101 W Oak Street is more convenient than driving to Outer Loop in south Jefferson County. Call (800) 828-8171 to compare rates. Ask about bundled roll-off and disposal pricing if you use Rumpke dumpsters. Small residential cleanouts and estate jobs: Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue (entrance on Bland Street) at $60/load flat — includes appliances, electronics, and tires with no per-item surcharge. Best for pickup-truck-sized loads where the flat fee beats per-ton landfill pricing. Renovation and demolition jobs: Split loads — C&D to Innovative Crushing at 2412 Millers Lane for recycling-based pricing, remaining MSW to Outer Loop or WRC. This two-stop approach saves the most on jobs with heavy construction debris.

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The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue charges a flat $60 per pickup truck, van, box truck, or trailer up to 10 feet. A pickup plus trailer costs $120 flat. WM's Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility does not publish commercial tipping fees — call (502) 966-0272 for rates. Kentucky's statewide average MSW tipping fee is approximately $50.11 per ton, well below the national average. Set up a WM commercial account at wmsolutions.com for negotiated per-ton pricing.

Innovative Crushing & Aggregate at 2412 Millers Lane is typically the cheapest C&D disposal option in Louisville. Their recycling-based model — crushing concrete into aggregate and recycling shingles into asphalt products — generally costs less than landfill tipping fees for clean C&D loads. Call (502) 776-3507 for current rates. Louisville Metro's own website directs shingles and concrete to this facility. The Waste Reduction Center accepts some C&D (lumber, drywall, flooring) at the $60 flat rate but rejects concrete, brick, shingles, rocks, mulch, and dirt.

The Waste Reduction Center is open Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM — the primary weekend disposal option. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Outer Loop Landfill has no regular Saturday hours (open only after major holidays). Rumpke Transfer Station is closed Saturday and Sunday. Innovative Crushing is closed on weekends. For Saturday disposal, the Waste Reduction Center at $60 per load is effectively your only option. Plan Sunday and Monday routes knowing that disposal access is limited until Tuesday.

Yes — all commercial haulers operating in Jefferson County must obtain a Waste Hauler License from the Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District. The license costs $100 per year plus $10 per vehicle. Operating without a license risks citation and enforcement action. You will also need standard business licensing, general liability insurance, and commercial vehicle registration. Illegal dumping enforcement in Louisville is aggressive, with vehicle impoundment possible under Jefferson County ordinance.

The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue accepts Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers) within the standard $60 flat load fee — no additional surcharge. This is the most cost-effective option. At Outer Loop Landfill, special waste items require pre-approval. For zero-cost disposal, check whether local scrap metal yards or appliance recyclers accept Freon units — some will handle refrigerant removal in exchange for the scrap metal value.

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