The Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Art Barn come together for this FREE fun-for-the-family workshop to turn your trash into treasures! Join us for the fun on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at the Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E,...
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Celebrates America Recycles Day
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is celebrating America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at the following Strack & Van Til locations in Porter County: Valparaiso Strack & Van Til on Calumet (2800...
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library to Promote Sustainability and Community Spirit
The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its upcoming Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, October 26th, from 10am to 1pm at the Porter...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Hosts Last Household Hazardous Waste & Tire Collection of Season
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their final Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection of the season on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center located at 215 E Division Road,...
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 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....
Last 2019 hazardous waste collection set for Oct. 12
Porter County, Indiana – Porter County residents have one last chance this year to properly dispose of their old and unused pesticides, gasoline, and other household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. The...
Valpo resident Jane Biuckie recognized as Porter County’s newest Certified Master Recycler
A Valparaiso resident successfully completed all the requirements to become Porter County’s newest Certified Master Recycler. Jane Biuckie was recognized at the July 9th Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction board meeting. She completed 30...
Chemical and fuel collection in Chesterton
Porter County residents are invited to clean out their garages, basements and sheds and bring all of their household hazardous waste to a collection scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27. Sponsored by Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction,...