Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County

The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S. 400 W., will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Both sites will reopen Monday, Nov. 28 for their last...

The staff at Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction reminds residents that leaves, dead plants, tree limbs and other organic debris collected from fall yard cleanups are accepted at either public compost site in Porter County. The Valparaiso...

Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction has expanded public access to the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, through the end of the season, Dec. 3. The site is now open from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, along with its...

Thirteen residents became Porter County Master Recycler interns at a recognition event held recently by Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction. From Valparaiso, residents who completed the six-week class included: Werner Bauer; James...

Porter County residents who take advantage of free compost from two public compost sites for their gardens are taking home quality material, as reported by A&L Great Lakes Laboratories, Inc., a third party company hired by Porter County Recycling...

The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, will be closed to the public Saturday through Monday, Sept. 3 through 5, for the Labor Day weekend holiday. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9...

Why are some materials recyclable at the curb and others aren’t? Get answers to your burning recycling questions and more from experts during the next Porter County Master Recycler class. The comprehensive, seven-week program is scheduled from...

Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction is gearing up for a costume swap in October by collecting used Halloween costume donations. The solid waste district has two collection boxes in the Porter County Government Administration Center, 155...

The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County introduces a new logo and website to better serve the residents of Porter County. The logo was changed to a more modern look with various options, making it versatile for the informational...

The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S. 400 W., will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The Valparaiso compost site will reopen Tuesday, July 5. Regular season hours for the...