Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County

Valpo Compost Site to Open Saturdays for Christmas Tree Recycling

Valpo Compost Site to Open Saturdays for Christmas Tree Recycling The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, will begin Saturday off-season hours Jan. 9, for Porter County residents to dispose of their once live Christmas trees, wreaths and other organic holiday decorations. The 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday...

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Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Assess Yard Waste Management Needs

Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Assess Yard Waste Management Needs The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is asking residents for feedback on their yard waste management practices to assess the need for a north county publicly accessible compost site. District Executive Director Therese Davis...

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Porter County Public Compost Sites to Close for 2015 Season

Porter County Public Compost Sites to Close for 2015 Season The last day of the 2015 season for public access to the Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 South 400 West, is Saturday, Dec. 5. During the last week of the season, the Valpo site will be open 9 a.m.to...

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Public Compost Sites to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

Public Compost Sites to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S. 400 W., will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Both sites will reopen Monday, Nov. 30 for their last...

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Compost Sites Accept 2015 Yard Waste, Fall Decorations

Compost Sites Accept 2015 Yard Waste, Fall Decorations The staff at the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County 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....

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Drop-off Recycling Boxes to Remain at Strack & VanTil U.S. 30 Location

Drop-off Recycling Boxes to Remain at Strack & VanTil U.S. 30 Location The recycling drop-off containers located at 2168 W. U.S. 30 in the parking lot of Strack & VanTil will remain at the site. The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County recently announced the containers will be permanently...

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Recycling District Promotes Video Contest in 2015

Recycling District Promotes Video Contest in 2015 America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. To mark the date, the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is challenging Porter County schools and non-profits to compete in the “Recycling is Magic!” video contest. Interested participants...

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Drop-Off Recycling Boxes Moving from Strack & VanTil U.S. 30 Location

Drop-Off Recycling Boxes Moving from Strack & VanTil U.S. 30 Location After more than a decade, the drop-off recycling containers located at 2168 W. U.S. 30 in the parking lot of Strack & VanTil, will be removed Oct. 1. As with many of its other locations, the grocery store will undergo renovations and a...

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Public Compost Sites Close for 2015 Labor Day Holiday

Public Compost Sites Close for 2015 Labor Day Holiday 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. 5 through 7, for the Labor Day weekend holiday. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9...

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Registration Continues for 2015 Fall Master Recycler Class

Registration Continues for 2015 Fall Master Recycler Class Spots are still available for the Porter County Master Recycler fall class that begins on Sept. 10. The class will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays for eight weeks in the Hickory Hollow Room at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd. The course...

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