Compost Sites
Our compost sites located in Valparaiso, Portage and Boone Grove are each uniquely equipped to fulfill variety of needs. Sites feature mulch and compost for pick-up, yard waste drop off, electronics recycling and more. Check out what you can do at a composite site near you.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Toxic waste is a growing problem. It’s estimated that the average household disposes one pound of hazardous waste each year. Rather than release toxins into our environment, household hazardous waste collections are available at locations throughout Porter County during the Spring, Summer and early Fall seasons for proper disposal of harmful products containing dangerous materials.
All Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for the 2022 season are now complete. Stay tuned for the release of the 2023 calendar soon!
Where Can I Recycle…
We partner with area businesses, groups, and communities throughout Porter County to provide convenient locations to drop off specific recyclables.
Electronics
Latex Paint
Batteries
Fluorescent Bulbs
Prescription Medications
Smoke Detectors
Tires
Treated Lumber
Christmas Trees
Recycling Other Items
Can’t find where to recycle a certain item? Search our resource library to find a location.
More Resources
Learn more about how to start recycling curbside, the organizations that work hand in hand with us, and what our communities are doing for a more eco-friendly Porter County.
Start Recycling In Your Neighborhood
If you live in Dune Acres or are an apartment, condo or other multifamily dwellings, contact a waste hauler in your town to set up a recycling curbside service.
Who We Work With
With the help of our municipal partners, Porter County Recycling inspires residents to reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink for a more sustainable world.