La Porte County Solid Waste District

Solid Waste District Mobilizing Volunteers and Local Donations for 2016 Clean It Up Day

Solid Waste District Mobilizing Volunteers and Local Donations for 2016 Clean It Up Day Pitch in to clean up your neighborhood, county road, or any public space of your choice from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30, with the La Porte County Solid Waste District – and get everything you need to do it! “The unsightly presence of...

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La Porte County Solid Waste District Shows What a Year’s Worth of Trash Looks Like

La Porte County Solid Waste District Shows What a Year’s Worth of Trash Looks Like How would your life change if you couldn’t throw anything away for an entire year? La Porte County Solid Waste District educator Alicia Ebaugh is about to find out for herself. Ebaugh, who teaches children and adults across the county about...

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La Porte Solid Waste District 2016 New Year’s Holiday Recycling Schedule

La Porte Solid Waste District 2016 New Year’s Holiday Recycling Schedule Please be advised there will be a one day delay in the recycling pickup schedule on Friday, January 1st New Year’s Day. Friday’s pickup will be Saturday January 2nd. Please remember to have your toter curbside the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on...

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How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Holiday Waste in the 2015 Holiday Season

How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Holiday Waste in the 2015 Holiday Season Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans generate an additional million tons of household waste beyond the amount usually created at other times of the year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It's a massive 25 percent...

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La Porte County Solid Waste District 2015 Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule

La Porte County Solid Waste District 2015 Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule Please be advised there will be a one day delay in the recycling pickup schedule for Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. Thursday’s pickup will be Friday, November 27th and Friday’s pickup will be Saturday, November 28th. Please...

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More than 14,000 Plastic Bags Collected at America Recycles Day Events

More than 14,000 Plastic Bags Collected at America Recycles Day Events The La Porte County Solid Waste District educated residents about the right way to recycle plastic bags this month, taking in more than 14,000 plastic bags for recycling during its four bag swap events at Al’s Supermarkets to celebrate America...

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Textile Recycling Changes in La Porte County

Textile Recycling Changes in La Porte County Following textile recycler USAgain’s recent restructuring of its Chicago service area, three locations remain for county residents who want recycle unwanted or damaged clothing, bedding, towels, shoes and other textiles, the La Porte County Solid...

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La Porte County Solid Waste District Compost Site Update, September 23, 2015

La Porte County Solid Waste District Compost Site Update, September 23, 2015 Cleanup of the Zigler Road yard waste compost site has been temporarily put on hold due to equipment damage caused by illegal dumping, La Porte County Solid Waste District Director Clay Turner said. However, the site officially remains closed. A...

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La Porte County Solid Waste District Labor Day 2015 Recycling Schedule

La Porte County Solid Waste District Labor Day 2015 Recycling Schedule Please be advised the office of the Solid Waste District of La Porte County will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. There will be a one day delay in the recycling pickup schedule during the week of Monday September 7th...

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Solid Waste District of La Porte Zigler Road Compost Site Closure

Solid Waste District of La Porte Zigler Road Compost Site Closure With grinding of yard waste at the Zigler Road compost site underway, the site will be closed to the public until it is cleared, Solid Waste District Director Clay Turner announced Monday. The closure, which is meant to protect residents and workers...

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