District 9 Green Triangle eNews
December 12, 2012
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the subject. This is a bi-weekly eNews. Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your
meetings or in your newsletters.
Upcoming Junk Pick Up and River Metals Incentives
The 9th District Urban Services District (USD) will have junk collection set-out on a select weekend in
December or January, depending on your address. You may begin setting out your junk Friday
afternoon prior to your junk pick-up week and must have it all out by Monday at 6:00 AM. For your
specific junk set-out weekend please visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and enter your address OR call
the office at 574-1109. For collection guidelines please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/solidwaste.
From December 14-21, to correspond with Junk Pick Up dates, River Metals Recycling (RMR) is inviting
9th District Residents to receive higher rates for recycling scrap metal: an additional $10 per ton for
ferrous scrap (appliances, sheet metal, cars) and $0.05 per pound extra for nonferrous items (cans,
copper, aluminum, stainless steel). To participate, print the coupon attached to this email and bring
your scrap metal to River Metals at 2045 River Road between December 14-21. Thanks to River Metals
for offering this incentive and for its support of the Green Triangle. Go green with RMR and get your
green! Keep metal out of the landfill by taking it to River Metals to be recycled instead of setting it out
for Junk Pick Up. Find your Junk Pick Up dates on the Louisville website.
Sustainability Presenters
On Thursday, December 6th the Louisville Metro Committee on Sustainability hosted an all call for
sustainability organizations and businesses. Twenty-two people presented on their organizations and
businesses and how they relate to sustainability. It was exciting to hear about the many ways that our
community is active in creating a more sustainable future. Presentation topics ranged from local
sustainable food options, a senior support organization, organizations that work to green
neighborhoods, a sustainable local brewery, green transportation options, and organizations that
connect faith and environmental issues.
View a list of presenters with a description of each organization and business and their contact
information. Learn about the great work going on in our community! View the committee meeting
online. Thanks to all presenters for their valuable work!
Rain Barrel Winner
Throughout the month of November, if you created a new profile and filled out the sustainability survey
on the Green Triangle website, updated your survey, or posted on the forum, you were be entered into
a drawing to win a rain barrel. Coca-Cola donated this rain barrel to the Green Triangle that comes with
a kit to easily install it on a gutter on your home. Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest.
The winner of the rain barrel is Alexander Moore. Congratulations and enjoy using your rain barrel this
coming spring!
Buy a Recycling Cart for a Holiday Gift
In 2011 the 9th District unrolled its Expanded Recycling Program, in which residents and businesses
were able to purchase a large recycling cart for a one-time fee. This program was highly successful with
many businesses and residents increasing their recycling capacity with large carts. In October 2012, the
Residential Expanded Recycling Program was opened to Louisville's entire Urban Services District.
All residents in the Urban Services District may now increase their recycling capacity to a 95 gallon cart
with wheels. For a one-time fee of $50 residents may purchase a 95 gallon black recycling cart with an
orange lid. Or, if you have more than one garbage cart you can exchange one for a recycling cart at no
cost. To order your cart, download the form from Louisville Metro Solid Waste and send it in with your
payment. Solid Waste will then deliver your cart. You may also request a cart by calling Metro Call at
311 or 574-5000. Mayor Fischer is urging residents to purchase the gift that keeps on giving with a
recycling cart, and is promoting this idea with the video that you can watch here. Businesses in District 9
in the Urban Services District may still order large recycling carts for $50 per cart. Call 574-1109 for more
information.
Sustainability Tip – Greening the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us. No matter what holiday you celebrate, there are ways to make these
occasions more sustainable. For a longer list of ideas, visit the Green Triangle blog.
Many holiday traditions include gift giving – let’s first look at ways to think about greening these
practices:
 Buy local: buying from local establishments makes our community more sustainable in multiple
ways. A higher percentage of your purchase price stays in the community when you shop at a
locally owned establishment. Plus, buying local products often cuts down on fuel needed to
transport goods. Learn more from the Louisville Independent Business Association. Find a list of
some 9th District local businesses on the Frankfort Avenue Business Association website.
 If you get a new electronic item for a gift, recycle your old item through Eco-Cell and help raise
funds for the Green Triangle’s sustainability efforts. Handheld electronic items, laptops and
smaller, are accepted. Find a list of locations in the 9th district where you can drop off your
electronic items to be recycled. If you have larger electronic items to recycle, like microwaves,
computers, and televisions, take them to the Louisville Waste Reduction Center at 636
Meriwether Avenue. Find acceptable items and hours. If you receive other gifts and feel the
need to clean out old items, find charitable organizations that accept used clothes and other
household items instead of throwing items away.
Family holiday meals:
 Avoid disposable dishes. If you must use them, try to find recyclable or compostable products.
 Try to use some local produce. Some of Louisville farmers’ markets are still open in December.
See a list here.
 Compost food scraps (excluding meat and oils) leftover from preparing meals.
General:
 If you decorate with lights for the holiday season, purchase energy efficient versions such as LED
bulbs, and limit the amount of time that they are in use.
 If you have a live Christmas tree, turn it into mulch through Louisville Metro Solid Waste
Management Services Tree-Cycling, which is available following the holidays. Check the Solid
Waste website for dates, to be announced later in December.
Don’t Forget to Make a Green Triangle Profile!
LINKS
My Green Triangle
Green Triangle Facebook
Green Triangle Blog
9th District Blog
9th District Website
The Green Triangle is a community-led sustainability initiative in the 9th District, working to realize the
following vision: Imagine Individuals, Businesses and Government working together to create a 9th
District of:
 Green spaces for people to connect with nature and each other;
 Green options for transportation; and
 Green thinking that promotes the conservation of resources and our small neighborhood feel.
Contact the Green Triangle:
Katie Holmes, Special Projects Coordinator
Phone: 502.574-1109
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/Members/09/contact_kh.htm
Tina Ward-Pugh
9th District Councilwoman
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/Members/09/default.htm
The Green Triangle thanks the following sponsors:
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9th District Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh
DD Williamson
MSD
Mellwood Art Center
River Metals Recycling
eyedia
First Capital Bank
Heine Brothers' Coffee
Louisville Biodiesel Cooperative
Louisville Water Company
LG&E
McDonald's - Lower Brownsboro
Thanks as well to the Frankfort Avenue Business Association for serving as our fiscal agent.