The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, will begin Saturday off-season hours Jan. 7, for Porter County residents to dispose of their once live Christmas decorations, trees, wreaths and other organic waste. The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday hours...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County
Public Compost Sites to Close for Season Dec. 3
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, will close for the 2011 season Saturday, Dec. 3. In 2012, the Valparaiso compost site will begin 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. off-season hours on Saturdays...
Public Compost Sites Close for Labor Day Weekend
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, will be closed to the public Saturday through Monday, Sept. 3 through 5, for Labor Day weekend. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday,...
Organizations Can Rent Free Recycling Containers
Churches, schools, towns and anyone planning major special events in Porter County can encourage their guests to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles by using recycling event containers, provided free of charge by the Recycling and Waste...
Public Compost Sites Close for July 4th
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, will be closed to the public Monday, July 4, for Independence Day. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 5. The Boone Grove site...
June Rain Barrel Workshops Scheduled
Due to the popularity of its spring rain barrel workshops, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has scheduled four additional rain barrel workshops later this month. Porter County residents are invited to attend to learn more...
Public Meeting on June 8 to Help Identify North Porter County Compost Needs
Porter County residents will get another opportunity to voice their opinions on whether or not a public access compost site is needed in northern Porter County at a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Staff from the Recycling and...
Public Compost Sites Close for Holiday Weekend
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S 400 W, will be closed to the public Saturday through Monday, May 28 through 30, for Memorial Day weekend. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May...
Public Meeting to Help Identify North Porter County Compost Needs
Porter County residents will get an opportunity to voice their opinions on whether or not a public access compost site is needed in northern Porter County at a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Staff from the Recycling and Waste...
May 21 Collection Event to Accept Appliances, Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste and Tires
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will help Porter County residents with their spring cleaning by providing a One Stop Drop collection event that will accept old and unwanted appliances, electronics, tires and household...