The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is an agency dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life for Porter County residents by providing convenient, voluntary waste reduction services. The District works to promote environmental stewardship among individuals and businesses through education programs, waste reduction services and other outreach programs to meet the statutory and waste reduction goals set by the State of Indiana. The District sustains partnerships with similar municipal and professional organizations to continually update and respond to the waste reduction needs of Porter County.

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District was formerly known as the Porter County Solid Waste District. The name was changed to better represent District services. The Porter County Solid Waste District was created by House Enrollment Act 1240, which defined a plan to reduce the amount of solid waste destined for landfills by 50% by the year 2001. In its attempt to meet these reduction goals, the District has established many services to benefit both the environment and the residents of Porter County, including drop-off recycling, composting, electronics recycling, household hazardous waste collection events, school education programs, tire and appliance collections events, and community outreach programs.

Announcements:
Compost Site Closes To Public Use:
Take a survey and tell us what you think of the Crocker Compost Site closing at the end of the 2007 season (Dec. 1)

 

Thanks to all our Sponsors, exhibitors and everybody who attended our Event!  It would not have been a success without you.  The district hopes you will come again to an even bigger and better Northwest Indiana Earth Day next year, April 18, 2009!

 

 

 

 

2008 RWRD Board Meeting Schedule

Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule

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