Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction

Several Earn Master Recycler Certifications

Several Earn Master Recycler Certifications Nine individuals recently completed their volunteer requirements to join the ranks of the Porter County Certified Master Recyclers. The group was recognized in front of the Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction Board at its last meeting on...

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Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction Offers Free Compost Loading in Valparaiso May 8-13

Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction Offers Free Compost Loading in Valparaiso May 8-13 The City of Valparaiso and Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction invite residents to take advantage of getting their trucks loaded with compost for free during International Compost Awareness Week. The city’s Public Works Department will be...

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Porter County Recycling Announces 2017 Collection Schedule

Porter County Recycling Announces 2017 Collection Schedule Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction will help Porter County residents safely dispose of their old pesticides, gasoline, fluorescent light bulbs and other products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients at six...

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Rain Barrels Available in Time for 2017 Spring Showers

Rain Barrels Available in Time for 2017 Spring Showers Rain barrels can add several long-term benefits to homeowners, such as saving money and avoiding runoff that can be detrimental to local water sources. Anyone can order a rain barrel for pickup at the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration on April...

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