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You can make a difference...we can help! Use this page to connect with Go GreenTake 5 Actions to Go Green! services, programs and information offered by Louisville Metro Government, related agencies and partners. Get Involved. Take Action!

Click here to learn how you can:
  1. Save Energy
  2. Protect Our Water
  3. Clean Our Air
  4. Preserve Our Land
  5. Recycle & Reuse
Metro Government Named ENERGY STAR "Partner of the Year" More.

Mayor Abramson Launches Second Annual "Kilowatt Crackdown"
Local businesses are urged to join the second Kilowatt Crackdown -- a year-long challenge to improve energy efficiency in buildings. See details.

Metro Government Receives Stimulus Funding to Promote Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient street lights, synchronized stop lights and a revolving fund to help Louisville businesses improve their energy efficiency...are among initiatives funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. See details.

Smarter Cities Ranking
Louisville is one of the "cities to watch" in the 2009 Smarter Cities ranking of green communities. Read what they say.

Sustain Lane's 2008 US City Rankings
The SustainLane 2008 U.S. City Rankings of the 50 most-populous cities is the nation’s most complete report card on urban sustainability.  Louisville placed in the "Hitting their Stride" category (29th). Learn more!


Green Roof
The first "green" or "living" roof on a Louisville city-owned buiGreen Roof Camlding is complete. City engineers expect the new roof - over the Metro Development Center at 444 S. 5th Street - to reduce energy costs. The roof has been planted with hardy vegetation and trees. 

The Green Roof Camera above will give you a "birds-eye" view of the roof. The first time you view the progress you will be prompted to install the Sony camera software. Simply click the install button and you will be able to view the Green Roof.

Recycle

  • Curbside Recycling - If you live in the Urban Services District (PDF map),  Louisville Metro picks up your recycling every week. In other areas of the metro, private haulers are used. Find out more.

  • Recycling Dropoff Locations
    Click here to find the list of     acceptable materials and then find a location near you!
  • Recycle Electronics, including computers, scanners, printers, monitors, tape and disk drives, electronic game systems, VCRs, CD players, digital cameras, copiers, cell phones, CD's and floppy disks. Commercial-sized copiers, servers and printers will be considered as business equipment and charged accordingly. Television sets are NOW accepted! Find out more.
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