Dumps NearbyCompost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site
You will find Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site in Valparaiso, IN. It is a compost and yard waste site in Porter County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. Porter County has 14 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 546 S 400 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Porter County, IN |
| Phone | (219) 465-3694 |
| Website | portercountyrecycling.org |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Hours may change by season. Call to confirm before you go. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, treated wood, lumber, contractors and landscapers |
| Payment | check |
| Operator | Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: portercountyrecycling.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Porter County
- Porter County has no permanent household hazardous waste drop-off site. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District runs collection events instead, usually 9 am to 2 pm. Electronics are not taken at these events and latex paint is only taken on special days. Source
- The county compost sites take yard waste, household batteries, small electronics, bulbs and similar items from Porter County residents only. Contractors and landscapers are not accepted for now, and the sites take checks only, no cash. Source
- County drop-off recycling bins do not take mattresses, furniture, tires, scrap metal, yard waste or regular trash. Source
Before you go
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Merrillville Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- City of Hobart Silt Settlement Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Perkins Good Earth Farm Compost Site Compost & yard waste site
- Stuhlmacher Soil Service INC Compost & yard waste site
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Valparaiso Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ooms Brothers Disposal Transfer Station Transfer station
- Illiana Transfer 3 Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Porter County Recycling District Hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Porter County
All 14 drop-off sites in Porter County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site?
546 S 400 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site?
Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste and electronics. Not accepted: household trash, treated wood, lumber and contractors and landscapers.
Can non-residents use Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Hours may change by season. Call to confirm before you go..
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site?
Merrillville Compost Facility in Merrillville (8.3 mi), Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site in Valparaiso (9.1 mi) and City of Hobart Silt Settlement Compost Facility in Hobart (13 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Valparaiso?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Porter County Recycling District, about 8.7 miles away.
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