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  • Latex paint will no longer be accepted at our HHW Collections

    Latex paint is not hazardous and will not be accepted, in any form, at our HHW Collections.

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  • Fall Leaf Programs

    Leaf collection has ended. The Leaf Drop-Off Program has been extended until December 13th. Please click headline for more information.

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  • Merrillville Uses Recycled Pipes for Stormwater Infrastructure

    The Merrillville Stormwater Utility implemented a new standard for town-owned stormwater infrastructure projects by incorporating pipe that contains at least 40% recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE).​

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  • Drop Off Recycling Center Program Ending (not HHW)

    The LCSWMD has decided to end its Drop Off Recycling Program. This is NOT our Household Hazardous Waste program. Beginning June 1, remaining sites will be gradually closed with all sites closed by October 1, 2019.

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  • Donating and Recycling Old Clothing

    Textile waste and the fashion industry now cause nearly as much pollution and landfill waste as big oil. Going green with your (clothing) habits is more important than ever, and fortunately, it’s fairly easy to mitigate your personal impact on the environment. Start with addressing how you dispose of old clothes. The average American throws out around 70 pounds of textiles every year. To reduce waste, go through your unwanted clothes and divide them based on condition. Then, try an eco-friendly ​

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  • Drop Off Recycling-Cedar Lake

    Please click the headline above for information regarding new bins at the Cedar Lake Drop Off Recycling Center.

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