SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The next Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County Household Hazardous Waste collection event is Aug. 8 in Portage and the Town of Chesterton shared the following information on their Facebook page:
“The Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County (RWRD) will host its next Household Hazardous Waste collection event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities, 5201 U.S. 6, Portage.
Please enter at Wilshire Drive.
NOTE: SECURE SHRED DOCUMENT DISPOSAL be on hand at this event. Porter County residents are encouraged to drop off old documents—including invoices, tax forms, bank papers, pages containing sensitive information, and plastic credit card—to be securely shredded.
ALSO NOTE: RWRD is NOT ACCEPTING latex paints this year, except for a special latex paint recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 17.
On the other hand, spray paints, paint thinners, paint strippers, and stains WILL BE ACCEPTED.
This FREE collection event enables Porter County residents to properly dispose of common hazardous wastes which pose significant risks to ecosystems and wildlife if not handled correctly.
Residents are encouraged to dispose of products containing corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive substances. Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries (household and automotive), fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides, and household smoke detectors.
Folks may also drop off medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines, and non-narcotic prescriptions.
JUST A REMINDER: Household Hazardous Waste collection events are open to Porter County households only, not businesses.
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