Louisville Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

Louisville's primary MSW landfill — WM's Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility — does not publish commercial tipping fees. Kentucky's statewide average MSW tipping fee is approximately $50.11/ton (EREF 2024 data), well below the national average of $62/ton. 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 truck AND trailer costs $120 flat. At $60/load, the effective per-ton rate depends entirely on load weight — a 500-lb load costs the equivalent of $240/ton, while a full 1,500-lb pickup load costs approximately $80/ton.

• Waste Reduction Center's $60 flat fee is most cost-effective for loads over 1,500 lbs — lighter loads have a higher effective per-ton cost
• Set up a WM commercial account at wmsolutions.com for negotiated per-ton rates at Outer Loop Landfill — retail flat fees are significantly more expensive for heavier loads
• Rumpke Transfer Station at 1101 W Oak Street offers an alternative — call (800) 828-8171 to compare commercial rates against both WRC and Outer Loop

C&D debris is prohibited in regular Louisville curbside collection by metro ordinance. The Waste Reduction Center accepts some construction materials (lumber, drywall, flooring) at the $60 flat rate but explicitly rejects concrete, bricks, shingles, rocks, mulch, and dirt. Innovative Crushing & Aggregate at 2412 Millers Lane is the key C&D facility — their recycling-based model (crushing concrete and asphalt into aggregate, recycling shingles into asphalt products) often means lower disposal costs than landfill rates for clean C&D loads. They also rent 12, 20, and 30 yard roll-offs for C&D jobs. Ralph Avenue C&D Station at 3402 Vogt Avenue is the designated shingle disposal site per Louisville Metro government.

The Waste Reduction Center accepts Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers), electronics, and passenger tires within the $60 flat load fee — no additional per-item surcharges. This is unusually generous compared to most metros. At Outer Loop Landfill, special/profiled wastes require pre-approval and may carry additional fees. Friable and non-friable asbestos is accepted at Outer Loop by schedule. The $500 minimum per half-hour for after-hours access at Outer Loop is a trap for operators who arrive late — always confirm gate hours before dispatching.

Louisville Metro operates the Haz Bin household hazardous waste facility at 7501 Grade Lane for items the Waste Reduction Center and landfill cannot accept — paint, chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids, and batteries. Operators encounter these items regularly during residential cleanouts. Keep a dedicated bin on your truck for hazardous materials collected during jobs and batch-drop them at Haz Bin. Illegal dumping enforcement in Louisville is aggressive, with vehicle impoundment possible under Jefferson County ordinance — never dispose of hazardous materials in regular waste streams.

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.

Materials accepted: MSW (all household and commercial), C&D debris, Industrial non-hazardous waste, Asbestos (friable and non-friable, by schedule), Biosolids, Contaminated soils, Yard waste/green waste

Documentation needed: Commercial account via wmsolutions.com — negotiated per-ton pricing; Jefferson County Waste Hauler License: $100/year + $10/vehicle; Special waste requires pre-approval

Surcharges: After-hours access: $500 minimum per half-hour; Special/profiled waste: pre-approval required

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.

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.

Materials accepted: Concrete (recycled into aggregate), Asphalt (recycled), Shingles (recycled into asphalt products), Brick, General C&D debris

Documentation needed: Call (502) 776-3507 for commercial account setup

Surcharges: MSW contamination in C&D loads: may be rejected — keep loads clean; Dirt: limited acceptance — call to confirm