The Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Art Barn come together for this FREE fun-for-the-family workshop to turn your trash into treasures! Join us for the fun on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at the Art Barn School of Art (695 N 400 E,...
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Celebrates America Recycles Day
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is celebrating America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15th, 2024 at the following Strack & Van Til locations in Porter County: Valparaiso Strack & Van Til on Calumet (2800...
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library to Promote Sustainability and Community Spirit
The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its upcoming Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Saturday, October 26th, from 10am to 1pm at the Porter...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Hosts Last Household Hazardous Waste & Tire Collection of Season
The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their final Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection of the season on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the Porter County Expo Center located at 215 E Division Road,...
Recycling & Waste Reduction District Offers Virtual K-8 Education Programs
Valparaiso, IN – As uncertainties remain with increase in COVID cases the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County is offering both virtual and video format education programs in addition to in-person classroom visits to K-8...
Last 2019 hazardous waste collection set for Oct. 12
Porter County, Indiana – Porter County residents have one last chance this year to properly dispose of their old and unused pesticides, gasoline, and other household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. The...
Public compost sites close for Labor Day holiday weekend
– The Valparaiso, Portage and Boone Grove compost sites will be closed to the public Saturday through Monday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday weekend. All sites will reopen Sept. 3. The Valparaiso site, 2150 W. Lincolnway,...