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, Valparaiso, IN from 9am to 2pm CST. Participants are asked to enter at Gate 3.
Residents can safely dispose of products containing: corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, oil-based paints, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
This event will also include a tire collection. Residents can bring four (4) tires under 20 inches for free. Tires over 20 inches are subject to a fee. Tires with or without rims are accepted.
- Over four tires under 20 inches - $3/each
- 20-25 inches - $5/each
- Over 25 inches - $15/each
Accepted payments are cash or check made payable to “Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County.”
At the collection participants can drop off medical sharps including, diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over the counter medicines, and non-narcotic prescriptions.
Items that are NOT accepted at this event are electronics, latex paint, grill propane cylinders, and large containers over 55 gallons in size. Visit PorterCountyRecycling.org for a complete list of accepted items.
For additional information on District events, contact the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County at (219) 465-3694, or info@portercountyrecycling.org