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 Reduction District of Porter County will host the sixth and final household hazardous waste collection event for the year on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Porter County Expo located at 215 E. Division Road Valparaiso IN – Gate 3. 9am to 2pm CST. The event will feature tire collection. Tire fees may apply. Also the event will feature a free gas can exchange sponsored by NIRPC. Porter County residents can exchange old gas cans for eco-friendly 2.5 gallon gas cans. Limited Supplies. Area residents can dispose of clean and dry plastic bags, plastic film wraps, grocery bags and plastic wrapping. Water softener bags will not be accepted. Beyond plastic bags residents can dispose products containing: corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, medical sharps, oil based paints, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
Master Recycler Class Series Begins!
It's that time of year again! 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 comprised of 90 minute session. Classes will be hybrid of Zoom and in-person presentations. The Master Recycler Series will begin October 11, 2021. The five course dates include October 11, 18, 25 and November 1 and November 8, 2021. Classes will be featured from 6:30pm-8:00pm CT across the series. In-person classes will take place in the Porter County Administration Building located at 155 Indiana Avenue Valparaiso, IN.
September Zero Waste Challenge!
Be sure to check us out on Facebook again this week! We are wrapping up the 30 Day Zero Waste Challenge! Each remaining day for the month of September spotlights different themes and chances to win final weekly prize!
TIPS
Handling medications can be scary. Porter County residents can dispose of non-narcotic medications at our next upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - October 9, 2021 at Porter County Expo - Gate 3!
Our Phone Lines are Down
Our main phone line (219)-465-3694 is currently down. Please contact (219)-510-1124 until further notice.
Want More Recycling Resources?
Interested in booking community presentations? Need information?
Contact:
Erika Mihalek
Public Relations Coordinator
219-465-3819
emihalek@portercountyrecycling.org