Category Archives: Green Zone
Fall Season Update: Boone Grove, Portage Compost Sites to be Open an Extra Week
Leaves are falling later this year, so the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has extended by an additional week the Boone Grove and Portage compost sites, which will both close e...
Nov 30, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Spotlights Seasonal Leaf Cleanup Practices
(Provided) To rake or not to rake? The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it's the question at hand when the leaves start to fall. "Leaves are rich with so many nutrients. As...
Nov 22, 2021
Valparaiso, Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites Observe Thanksgiving Closures
In observance with Thanksgiving holiday the Valparaiso Compost Site will be closed effective 11/25/21. The Valparaiso Compost Site will reopen 11/26/21 with winter business hours. The Portage and Boon...
Nov 18, 2021
Valparaiso Compost Site Hours Update
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. The clocks go back one hour at 2 am Sunday November 7, 2021, returning to standard time. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says the ho...
Nov 03, 2021
Struggle Against Recycling Contamination in Porter County Continues
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says 2021 has brought an increase in recycling wrongs and contamination at drop-off locations across Porter County and urges awareness of th...
Oct 27, 2021
Region Author, Bird Expert, Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
A Northwest Indiana author and noted birder was recently presented with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash. A post at the Indiana Dunes Tourism Facebook page says Dr. Kenneth Brock received the aw...
Oct 20, 2021
Recycling Art: Porter County Students Invited to Join America Recycles Day Contest
Recycled art is at the spotlight as the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will kick start America Recycles Day celebrations with invitation to an upcycle art contest for Porter C...
Oct 19, 2021
Humane Indiana to Host 6th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana’s 6th annual Festival of Owls will be held at the Porter County Expo Center Saturday October 23rd. Wildlife Director Nicole Harmon says, "Our goal is to share the stories of these...
Oct 19, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Launches New Master Recycler Series
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch a new five-class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be comprised of one hour se...
Oct 06, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host the sixth and final household hazardous waste collection event for the year on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Porter County Expo...
Oct 04, 2021
