The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host the fifth household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Portage High School located at 6450 US Highway 6 in Portage. The event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm CST.
The event will feature a free gas can exchange. Porter County residents can exchange old gas cans for eco-friendly 2.5 gallon gas cans. Supplies are limited. Gas cans will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.
Porter County residents can dispose of clean and dry plastic bags, plastic film wraps, grocery bags and plastic wrapping. Water softener bags will not be accepted for recycling.
Beyond plastic bags residents can dispose products containing: corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, medical sharps, oil based paints, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
Items NOT accepted at this event include electronics, latex paint, tires, grill propane cylinders, and large containers over 55 gallons in size. Visit www.PorterCountyRecycling.org for a complete list of accepted items.
For those unable to participate on August 14, 2021 the sixth and final household hazardous waste collection event for the year is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Porter County Expo, located at 215 E. Division, Valparaiso, IN. The event will take place from 9 am to 2 pm CST.
For more information on Porter County collection events, contact the Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County at (219) 510-1124, or visit www.PorterCountyRecycling.org
