PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Valparaiso, IN – Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting. DATE & TIME: November 3, 2021, 5:30PM CT. LOCATION: Porter County Administration Center, 155 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, IN. Administration Center Classroom 102A....
Struggle against recycling contamination in Porter County continues
Recycling contamination is everyone’s fight in Porter County. 2021 has brought increase in resident recycling wrongs and contamination at drop-off locations across Porter County. Top contaminants placed within drop off recycling...
America Recycles Day Art Contest
America Recycles Day is November 15! Help us Celebrate the Occasion! Open to all Porter County Students grades K-12. America Recycles Day is November 15th! This is the only nationally recognized day in the U.S. dedicated to recycling! Join us in...
Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction: RECYCLING RACER
Recycling is everyone's race in Porter County! Enclosed are tips, updates, events, and recycling resources for area residents. Comments? Contact us today via info@portercountyrecycling.org Household Hazardous Waste Event! The Recycling & Waste...
Master Recycler Class Series Begins!
It's that time of year again! Fall Master Recyclers Classes are back! The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch new five class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be...
Plastic bags prove problematic in Porter County
2021 has brought rise in plastic bag recycling contamination in Porter County. Plastic bags shouldn’t be placed in curbside recycling as they can jam or damage the machines at local sorting facilities. The Recycling and Waste...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District Offers Virtual K-8 Education Programs
Valparaiso, IN – As uncertainties remain with increase in COVID cases the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is offering both virtual and video format education programs in addition to in-person classroom visits to K-8...
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday July 18th
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District is hosting its 2nd Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, July 18th from 9am to 2pm CDT at Kouts Middle/High School at 302 E College Ave, Kouts, IN 46347. Household Hazardous...
Porter County Compost Sites to REOPEN Monday, May 4
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District’s compost sites will officially reopen on Monday, May 4th. Porter County residents can drop off yard waste and pick up compost or wood mulch. Non-residents, limitations and fees may apply....
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District now accepting applications for booths at the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District is now accepting applications for booth space at the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CDT at the newly renovated Porter County Expo...