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Solid Waste Facility
Solid Waste District of LaPorte County
2857 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350
(800) 483-7700Solid Waste District of LaPorte County in La Porte is the county facility most locals use to drop off household trash, recycling and yard debris. Folks bring anything from pickup loads to small carloads here, so expect a working, no-frills site with regular traffic from residents and contractors.
There’s a driveway off IN-2 that leads into a fairly large compound with multiple lanes and a small entrance booth where vehicles pause. Trucks, trailers and cars all mix, so pull up slowly and watch for backing vehicles. Roll-off bins and piles of material are visible from the approach, and recycling/yard areas are usually grouped to one side of the site. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so anticipate a short wait then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort materials at home into trash, recyclables and yard waste so unloading moves faster once at the site.
- Secure loose items and tarp loads on the drive over-wind and passing trucks can make a mess if things aren’t tied down.
- Try to come midweek or early in the morning to avoid weekend backups, especially during seasonal cleanups.
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