Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances § 156.055

(2) Multifamily properties containing eight or fewer units. It shall be the duty of every owner of such property to provide a sufficient number of trash containers to meet the demand of each unit of a durable grade of galvanized metal or plastic from 20 to 40 gallons capacity for the collection and storage of garbage and household solid waste. The waste container shall be provided with two lifting handles on opposite sides and a tightly fitting cover with a lifting handle. The tenant shall be responsible for maintaining the trash container(s) supplied by the owner during their tenancy. The tenant shall also be responsible for placing their trash container(s) at the designated place and time for trash pick up. Refuse bags, provided by the occupants, made of paper or plastic used for collection must be placed inside waste containers for collection. Multifamily property owners of eight or fewer units who receive three citations in a six month period shall be required to provide a bulk container of sufficient volume for the frequency of collection and storage.

(3) Single-family properties. It shall be the duty of every single family property owner to provide a minimum of one trash container of a durable grade of galvanized metal or plastic from 20 to 40 gallons capacity for the collection and storage of garbage and household solid waste. The waste container shall be provided with two lifting handles on opposite sides and a tightly fitting cover with a lifting handle. Refuse bags made of paper or plastic used for collection must be placed inside waste containers for collection. Outdoor storage of garbage in plastic or paper bags is prohibited.