Go Green Louisville

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

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2012
Mayor Names Maria Koetter City's First Sustainability Director
A Louisville native who has worked with national clients and formed her own sustainability-consulting firm will lead Louisville Metro Government's sustainability initiatives. See details.

2011
Pledge to be Idle Free!
If you’re going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, turn the engine off. You’ll save gas, reduce wear and tear on your vehicle, and minimize harmful emissions of air pollution. Learn more about the community benefits of being idle free!

TARC's Maintenance and Training Annex receives Gold Certification
TARC’s new maintenance and training annex behind Union Station at 10^th and Broadway received the prestigious Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. See details.

Arborists Band Together for "Tree Day of Service"
Arborists from throughout Louisville Metro are teaming up to improve the health of downtown trees. See details.

Downtown Belvedere Getting Green Features. MSD adding green roof, butterfly garden, rain barrels and more. See details.

2010 Kilowatt Crackdown Awards Announced. See the list of winners in the competition of energy-efficient buildings.

Newburg Library One of Two "Green" City Projects
In keeping in-line with his commitment to make Louisville a greener, more energy-efficient city, Mayor Greg Fischer announced two, new environmentally-friendly projects. See details.

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.