Two public compost sites have opened for the season, providing Porter County residents with opportunities to collect nutrient rich material for their gardens and also drop off yard waste to be composted or mulched. Regular hours for the Valparaiso...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County
Free Compost Loading, ‘How-To’ Books to Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week
The City of Valparaiso and the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invite residents to take advantage of getting compost loaded for free during International Compost Awareness Week. The city’s Public Works Department will be...
Compost Sites to Open for the Season April 18
Two public compost sites will open for the season on April 18, providing Porter County residents with the opportunity to collect nutrient rich material for their gardens and also drop off yard waste to be composted or mulched. The Valparaiso compost...
Registration Under Way for March Rain Barrel Workshops
Registration continues for the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County March rain barrel workshops that aim to help residents learn more about the benefits of rain barrels, how to use them, and proper location and installation. Two...
Budget Savings Helps Recycling District Retain Services
Through its continued fiscal responsibility, remaining under budget in 2010, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will be able to reinstate some services for Porter County residents in 2011 that were scheduled to be cut. At its...
Rain Barrel Workshops Scheduled for March
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will hold rain barrel workshops this spring to help residents of Porter County learn more about the benefits of rain barrels, how to use them, and proper location and installation. The...
Valpo Compost Site Open Saturdays Beginning Jan. 8
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, will begin Saturday off-season hours Jan. 8, for Porter County residents to dispose of their once live Christmas trees, wreaths and other organic waste. The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday hours will...
Stuckert joins Waste Reduction District of Porter County
Donna Stuckert, a public relations professional with almost 20 years of communications experience, was appointed to the position of public education coordinator for the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County last month. Stuckert will...
Compost Sites to Close Dec. 4
Saturday, Dec. 4, will be the last day residents of Porter County will be able to drop off their organics and yard waste at two compost sites, weather permitting. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will end its 2010 compost...
Rain Barrel Workshops
Rain barrels are an efficient, low-cost method for collecting rainwater. The rain barrels are placed at a downspout to capture rainwater to use for many purposes, like watering a garden, houseplants or washing your car. It also reduces pollution...