Chesterton
Recycling Center in Chesterton, Indiana
About This Location
The Chesterton recycling drop-off at 1600 Pioneer Trail is one of the Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District's drop-off sites, located at the Strack & Van Til grocery store. The bins are free to use for all Porter County residents and businesses, especially those without curbside service or with extra recyclables. They accept paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, glass containers, metal cans and beverage cartons; a long list of items such as scrap metal, electronics, appliances and trash is not accepted.
What Chesterton Recycling Drop-Off (Strack & Van Til) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
These drop-off bins are for clean curbside-type recyclables only. Mattresses, diapers, wood, hazardous waste, scrap metal, appliances, clothing, tires, electronics, medical waste, yard waste, trash, food waste, Christmas lights and garden hoses are not accepted.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free drop-off bins serving all Porter County residents and businesses, especially those without curbside recycling or with overflow recyclables
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I drop off at the Chesterton recycling bins at Strack & Van Til?
You can drop off paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, glass containers, metal cans and lids, and beverage cartons. The bins are for clean curbside-type recyclables.
What is NOT accepted at the Chesterton drop-off site?
The site does not take mattresses, diapers, wood, hazardous waste, scrap metal, appliances, clothing, tires, electronics, medical waste, yard waste, trash, food waste, Christmas lights or garden hoses.
Who can use the Chesterton drop-off recycling site?
The site serves all Porter County residents and businesses, and is especially useful for those without curbside recycling or with more recyclables than their curbside cart holds. It is free to use.
Does the Chesterton site take electronics or appliances?
No. Electronics and appliances are not accepted at these bins. Contact Porter County Recycling at 219-465-3694 for e-waste and other special-material options.
Who runs the Chesterton recycling drop-off?
It is operated by the Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District, headquartered at 155 Indiana Ave., Suite 314, Valparaiso. Reach the office at 219-465-3694 or info@portercountyrecycling.org.
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