The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has officially reopened its Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites for seasonal hours beginning Monday, March 18, 2024.
Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites are open for season with regular hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valparaiso Compost Site has extended operating hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The District maintains three public sites throughout Porter County where residents can bring organic yard waste including branches, limbs, weeds, brush, and leaves. Residents can also pick up nutrient-rich compost and mulch for home gardening and lawn care.
Porter County Compost Sites:
Boone Grove Compost Site, 546 South 400 West (Hwy. 8 to 400 West, head north to 550 South)
Valparaiso Compost Site, 2150 W. Lincolnway (Hwy. 130 – 1 mile west of intersection with Joliet)
Portage Compost Site, 6451 U.S. Highway 12
In addition to compost and mulch, the Valparaiso and Portage sites offer containers for: drop off recycling, plastic bag recycling, smoke detectors and electronics recycling. The Boone Grove site provide smoke detector, electronics and battery recycling. Please note: items, which contain Freon, such as air conditioners and refrigerators, are NOT accepted.
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is a state mandated agency dedicated to providing services and educational programs, which help residents, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink. In addition to managing three public compost sites throughout Porter County, the District also hosts household hazardous waste collection events, drop-off recycling sites, electronics and battery recycling programs along with many other programs and outreach efforts available to Porter County Residents.
For further information about Porter County’s compost sites and a full list of accepted materials, visit www.portercountyrecycling.org/compost-sites/. Have questions? Contact us at info@portercountyrecycling.org