La Porte County Solid Waste District

The La Porte County Solid Waste District collected a mountain of plastic bags at its recycling events held at Al’s Supermarkets over the past two weeks – 17,897, to be exact. “It was only the third year we’ve held the event, but response from...

Recycle your plastic bags and get FREE reusable bags at events in November The La Porte County Solid Waste District is teaming up with Al’s Supermarkets again this year to promote all of the recycling programs available in our county. During...

Both of the La Porte County Solid Waste District’s electronic recycling sites have been updated with new signage and spruced up to help residents better identify them. The new signage, affixed to the recycling trailers at 1027 Hitchcock Road in...

Residents living on West 10th Street between Willard and Sheridan avenues are being asked to place their recycling bins on nearby cross streets for collection until construction on the South Shore railroad is completed. West 10th Street is currently...

The La Porte County Solid Waste District’s compost site at Westville Correctional Facility will be open most Saturdays in May and June to help gardeners prepare for the spring planting season. The site on County Road 1100 West will be open each...

The snow has finally melted and litter left behind on roadsides is becoming obvious. But there is something we can all do about it! You can volunteer for the Solid Waste District’s third annual litter cleanup event on May 3, and we want to share a...

Pitch in to clean up your neighborhood, county road, or any public space from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, with the La Porte County Solid Waste District – and get everything you need to do it! “Last year we sponsored more than 20 cleanups...

Because the state of emergency is still in effect for La Porte County, recycling pickup in Area F -- Michigan City west of Karwick Road, Sheridan Beach and Pott Park -- is cancelled for this week, the La Porte County Solid Waste District announced...

The La Porte County Solid Waste District collected a whopping 3,441 plastic bags for recycling over the past two weeks at its America Recycles Day events, held at Al’s Supermarkets in La Porte and Michigan City. “And to think that amount came...

Bring in your plastic bags and get a reusable bag for free at one of four upcoming America Recycles Day events this month! The La Porte County Solid Waste District has teamed up with Al’s Supermarkets to promote all forms of recycling available in...