(Image provided, Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County)
(Image provided, Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County)
In Porter County, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District says its 18th annual Earth Day Celebration is officially set for Saturday April 18, 2026, 9am to 1 pm Central Time, at the Porter County Expo Center, and registration has opened for vendors and sponsors. The event is free to the public and will feature an array of vendors, interactive children’s games, a Fix-It Fair, birdhouse building, and more, and an estimated 2,000 attendees. Registration is available to all area schools, community groups, non-profits, commercial businesses, and residents. Registration for the Reuse Fair and Rain Barrel Design Contest at the Earth Day event is also live. Here is a link for more details.
The Reuse Fair at the NWI Earth Day Celebration is a unique event designed to promote sustainability and community support by connecting non-profit organizations and schools with community donors, and all eligible organizations are invited to participate. The Reuse Fair seeks to keep items out of landfills by encouraging the donation of reusable items to organizations in need and is an opportunity for non-profits and schools to receive useful supplies, all while embracing the important theme of reuse, the district said.
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the NWI Earth Day Celebration
Reuse Fair Time: 9AM – 11:30AM
Location: Porter County Expo Center
Organizations interested in receiving donations must register.
Due to space constraints, participating organizations are asked to provide a wish list of up to ten (10) reusable items. Please note that wish list items should not include food or new items. A representative from each organization MUST be present during the entire collection period to ensure efficient distribution. A finalized list of acceptable donations will be published once the district has a sufficient number of registered organizations. This list will help guide community members in their generous contributions.
For more information call the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County at 219-465-3694.
