Recycling Centers in Shepherdsville, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Shepherdsville, Kentucky can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Shepherdsville: A Local Guide
Shepherdsville, the Bullitt County seat, is served by two recycling operations on opposite ends of Blue Lick Road. The anchor facility is the Bullitt County Recycling Center at 1675 Preston Hwy — a government-run drop-off open Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The county charges nothing for accepted materials, which include scrap metal, mixed paper, cardboard, plastics #1–7, aluminum, and lead-acid batteries. Freon-containing appliances, tires, and hazardous materials are not accepted at the drop-off window. Director Larry Hatfield can be reached at (502) 543-1769.
The second listing, Amen Scrap Metal Recycling at 1215 W Blue Lick Rd, carries a phone number of (502) 955-7830, but its listed website redirects to Fenix Parts — a national auto-parts network whose nearest Kentucky location is in Louisville, not Shepherdsville. That mismatch means hours and accepted materials could not be independently verified. Call before visiting. If you need a confirmed recycling option today, the Bullitt County center is the verified free choice.
Bullitt County also organizes Clean Up Bullitt County community events held at school sites across the county for large-item disposal — furniture, appliances, and similar bulky goods that the regular drop-off does not accept. For dates and locations, call the Judge Executive's office at (502) 543-2262. Residents with freon appliances or tires will need to arrange private hauling or watch for these special events.
Shepherdsville sits between Louisville and Bardstown on I-65. Neighbors needing more recycling options can browse the Louisville recycling directory (36 centers, roughly 25 miles north), Shelbyville (about 20 miles northeast), Taylorsville (about 15 miles east), or the full Kentucky recycling listings for statewide coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Shepherdsville
Is the Bullitt County Recycling Center free to use?
Yes. The Bullitt County Fiscal Court states on its official page that recycling is offered to the public at no cost. Metal, cardboard, mixed paper, plastics #1–7, aluminum, and lead-acid batteries can all be dropped off for free at 1675 Preston Hwy, Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM.
Can I drop off an old refrigerator or appliance in Shepherdsville?
Not at the regular Bullitt County Recycling Center drop-off — freon-containing appliances are on the explicit exclusion list. The county does run periodic Clean Up Bullitt County events at school locations where large items may be accepted. Call the Judge Executive's office at (502) 543-2262 to ask about the next scheduled event.
Where can I take scrap metal in Shepherdsville?
The Bullitt County Recycling Center accepts scrap metal at no cost during its regular hours. For larger commercial loads or to sell metal for cash, check facilities in Louisville, which has 36 listed centers that include private metal buyers.
Are there recycling options near Shepherdsville if I miss the county drop-off hours?
The county center is closed Sunday and Monday. If you need recycling services outside those windows, the closest large directory is Louisville with 36 listed facilities, or you can browse nearby Shelbyville and Taylorsville in the Kentucky directory.