Dumps NearbyCompost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site
You will find Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site in Valparaiso, IN. It is a compost and yard waste site in Porter County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. We list 13 other drop-off sites in Porter County.
| Address | 2150 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Porter County, IN |
| Phone | (219) 465-3694 |
| Website | portercountyrecycling.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Hours may change by season. Closed Memorial Day. Call to confirm before you go. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, treated wood, lumber, contractors and landscapers |
| Payment | check |
| Operator | City of Valparaiso and Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: portercountyrecycling.org, portercountyrecycling.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Porter County
- Porter County has no permanent household hazardous waste drop-off site. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District runs collection events instead, usually 9 am to 2 pm. Electronics are not taken at these events and latex paint is only taken on special days. Source
- The county compost sites take yard waste, household batteries, small electronics, bulbs and similar items from Porter County residents only. Contractors and landscapers are not accepted for now, and the sites take checks only, no cash. Source
- County drop-off recycling bins do not take mattresses, furniture, tires, scrap metal, yard waste or regular trash. Source
Before you go
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Merrillville Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- City of Hobart Silt Settlement Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Pro Tree INC Compost & yard waste site
- Westville Correctional Facility Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Valparaiso Transfer Station Transfer station
- Able Disposal Recycling & Transfer Station Transfer station
- Illiana Transfer 4 Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Porter County Recycling District Hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Porter County
All 14 drop-off sites in Porter County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site?
2150 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site?
Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. Not accepted: household trash, treated wood, lumber and contractors and landscapers.
Can non-residents use Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm. Hours may change by season. Closed Memorial Day. Call to confirm before you go..
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site?
Merrillville Compost Facility in Merrillville (7.1 mi), City of Hobart Silt Settlement Compost Facility in Hobart (8.6 mi) and Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site in Valparaiso (9.1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Valparaiso?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Porter County Recycling District, about 1.6 miles away.
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