Porter Co Recycling and Waste Reduction Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their first Household Hazardous Waste and tire collection of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Porter County Expo Center at State Road 49 and Division Road in Valparaiso, IN from 9am to 2pm CST. Participants are asked to enter at Gate 3. The district says residents can safely dispose of a variety of products containing corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive substances. Accepted items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, household smoke detectors, and more. There are also certain items that will not be accepted. The May 9, 2026, event will also include a tire collection. Residents can bring four (4) tires under 20 inches for free. Tires over 20 inches are subject to a fee. Visit PorterCountyRecycling.org for a complete list of accepted items and more details on the tire collection.