La Porte County Solid Waste District

The La Porte County Solid Waste District’s compost site received high marks during its annual Indiana Department of Environmental Management inspection, with inspectors noting no violations. Inspector Cheryl Satkus noted in her Oct. 17 report that...

Nearly 500 residents recycled tires, refrigerators and more at the La Porte County Solid Waste District’s 5-in-1 collection Saturday. The 5-in-1 collection is held twice a year at the La Porte County Fairgrounds, said recycling coordinator Nancy...

City Refuse Department workers believe they have been able to identify violators involved in the latest instance of illegal dumping at Michigan City’s public recycling bin this week. But dumping at this and other La Porte County Solid Waste...

The La Porte County Solid Waste District has been selected by the Curbside Value Partnership (CVP) to receive a total of $30,000 in recycling education grants from the new CVP Connect Education Award Program. The District is one of fifteen community...

More than 400 trash bags of litter were collected Saturday morning during the La Porte County Community Cleanup Day event thanks to 250 volunteers across the county. “I am so impressed with how great the areas look that were cleaned,” said Alicia...

Public events can produce a lot of waste – from disposable cups, plates and silverware to leftover food. But the La Porte County Solid Waste District has a way to help groups lessen that impact! Recycling stands are available for free to any group...

The electronics recycling trailer in La Porte has been moved down the road to the La Porte County Solid Waste District offices at 2857 W. State Road 2, the District announced Wednesday. The new hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through...

Responsibly disposing of your mounds of extra holiday waste this Christmas season is easy with the help of the La Porte County Solid Waste District. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, Americans generate an additional million tons of household...

The La Porte County Solid Waste District is looking for environmentally minded citizens to join its Citizen’s Advisory Committee, a board that allows residents to have direct input on the county’s solid waste planning and management process. The...

America Recycles Day is Nov. 15, and the La Porte County Solid Waste District is celebrating all month with fun educational events for the whole family! The Solid Waste District has partnered with Al's Supermarkets to provide events at each of their...