Valparaiso, IN – The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their next Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the 2026 season on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at Chesterton High School located at 2125 S 11th Street, Chesterton, IN from 9am to 2pm CST. Participants are asked to enter at 11th Street.

Residents can safely dispose of products containing: corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household & automotive), fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.

At the collection participants can drop off medical sharps including, diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over the counter medicines, and non-narcotic prescriptions.

Items that are NOT accepted at this event are electronics, LATEX PAINTS, grill propane cylinders, and large containers over 55 gallons in size. Visit PorterCountyRecycling.org for a complete list of accepted items.

Just a reminder, our Household Hazardous Waste Collections are for household residents in Porter County, not businesses.

For additional information on District events, contact the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County at (219) 465-3694, or info@portercountyrecycling.org