More About Lake County Solid Waste Management Education, Programs & Events! ♻️
The Lake County Solid Waste Management District ("District") was established on February 5, 1991, as a single-county district by resolution of the Lake County Commissioners, pursuant to the Indiana State Legislature's passage of House Bill 1240 which required counties to form solid waste management districts.
Since then, the district has developed a comprehensive plan of education, recycling assistance and technical assistance to provide countywide programs and to provide effective and efficient integrated solid waste management for the benefit of its citizens.
The district currently offers programs such as:
• Environmental Education
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• Enviromobile program
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• Household Hazardous Waste program
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• Tire Recycling program
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• Electronics Recycling program
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• Latex Paint Recycling
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• Leaf Collection in various unincorporated areas of the County
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• Composting - turning leaves and wood waste, as well as pre-consumer food waste, into a usable soil amendment
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In addition to education and recycling programs, the district also provides each municipality in Lake County with recycling grants to assist those municipalities with recycling efforts consistent with the district's statutory responsibilities.
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For questions, please call (219) 853-2420.
🚨 Important Updates:
• Drop-Off Recycling Centers
Due to a continual increase in illegal dumping and contamination, which results in increased costs, the Lake County Solid Waste Management District has decided to end its Recycling Center Drop Off Program.
Residents without curbside recycling are encouraged to contact their garbage hauler for curbside recycling options.
• Battery Recycling
Effective immediately, batteries are no longer accepted around the county due to increased risk of fires. All batteries should be disposed of through our Household Hazardous Waste Collections.
For more information, visit our Household Hazardous Waste Collection page above.
**Batteries may also be taken to Staples in Munster for recycling.
Since then, the district has developed a comprehensive plan of education, recycling assistance and technical assistance to provide countywide programs and to provide effective and efficient integrated solid waste management for the benefit of its citizens.
The district currently offers programs such as:
• Environmental Education
Click for Details
• Enviromobile program
Click for Details
• Household Hazardous Waste program
Click for Details
• Tire Recycling program
Click for Details
• Electronics Recycling program
Click for Details
• Latex Paint Recycling
Click for Details
• Leaf Collection in various unincorporated areas of the County
Click for Details
• Composting - turning leaves and wood waste, as well as pre-consumer food waste, into a usable soil amendment
Click for Details
In addition to education and recycling programs, the district also provides each municipality in Lake County with recycling grants to assist those municipalities with recycling efforts consistent with the district's statutory responsibilities.
News & Events: Click for Details
Education: Click for Details
Frequently Asked Questions: Click for Details
For questions, please call (219) 853-2420.
🚨 Important Updates:
• Drop-Off Recycling Centers
Due to a continual increase in illegal dumping and contamination, which results in increased costs, the Lake County Solid Waste Management District has decided to end its Recycling Center Drop Off Program.
Residents without curbside recycling are encouraged to contact their garbage hauler for curbside recycling options.
• Battery Recycling
Effective immediately, batteries are no longer accepted around the county due to increased risk of fires. All batteries should be disposed of through our Household Hazardous Waste Collections.
For more information, visit our Household Hazardous Waste Collection page above.
**Batteries may also be taken to Staples in Munster for recycling.
More About Lake County Solid Waste Management District
The Lake County Solid Waste Management District (LCSWMD) works to protect the environment and reduce waste across Lake County through education, recycling programs, and community services. Established in 1991 by the Indiana State Legislature, the District helps residents, schools, and businesses reduce waste through the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
LCSWMD offers a wide range of programs and services for Lake County residents, including Household Hazardous Waste collection, electronics recycling, tire recycling, appliance drop-off locations, compost distribution, latex paint recycling events, and seasonal leaf collection for unincorporated areas. We also maintain resources to help residents properly recycle or dispose of many other common household materials.
Education is a major part of our mission. Programs include field trips to the Environmental Education Center, classroom visits through the Enviromobile, the Reuse Room for teachers and community groups, and hands-on environmental learning opportunities for students throughout the year.
In addition, we host and participate in community events across Lake County that promote recycling, waste reduction, and environmental awareness.
To learn more about available services, educational programs, and upcoming events, visit the website linked below or call (219) 853-2420.
LCSWMD offers a wide range of programs and services for Lake County residents, including Household Hazardous Waste collection, electronics recycling, tire recycling, appliance drop-off locations, compost distribution, latex paint recycling events, and seasonal leaf collection for unincorporated areas. We also maintain resources to help residents properly recycle or dispose of many other common household materials.
Education is a major part of our mission. Programs include field trips to the Environmental Education Center, classroom visits through the Enviromobile, the Reuse Room for teachers and community groups, and hands-on environmental learning opportunities for students throughout the year.
In addition, we host and participate in community events across Lake County that promote recycling, waste reduction, and environmental awareness.
To learn more about available services, educational programs, and upcoming events, visit the website linked below or call (219) 853-2420.
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Lake County Solid Waste Management District
8695 Broadway
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
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