Last collection of the year! Mark your calendars! The last 2018 household hazardous waste collection for Porter County residents is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Porter County Expo. Bring your unwanted products that contain corrosive, toxic …
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When Heidi Koselke of Valparaiso and Deborah Smith of LaCrosse were sponsored by their employer to take the Porter County Master Recycler class, neither one of them anticipated such a colorful conclusion to their experience. Koselke and Smith work for Ardagh …
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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 Aug. 14 …
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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. 1 through 3, for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9 a.m …
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Everybody recycles these days, drawn in by the convenient allure of that big blue bin easily placed on the sidewalk that whisks away your recyclable waste for processing and reuse. It is a fantastic trend, and many people are even left wondering, “Why …
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The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S. 400 W., will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The Valparaiso compost site will reopen Thursday, July 5. Regular season hours for the …
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Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction is partnering with a number of fire departments throughout the county to offer its residents the opportunity to recycle a previously unmanaged product. Smoke detectors have long posed a challenge for disposal …
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As long as humans continue to destroy the environment, there will always be a need for conscientious individuals actively seeking to make a difference. Master Recyclers Sharon Angelina, Adele Szymanski, and Samantha Joll have integrated bettering their world …
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The 13th Annual Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration took place April 21, at the Porter County Expo Center, and many contest winners were recognized and earned prizes for their efforts in the event. Four visitors won either bicycles or hand chairs after …
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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 available …
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