Recent Rash of Thefts

We have been receiving phone calls from residents who have had their recycling toters STOLEN.

Consider this a public notice to inform all that theft of these numbered containers is grounds for prosecution.

All City/County police departments have been notified of this rash of thefts; the Solid Waste District will prosecute anyone caught stealing toters. Prosecution can include, but is not limited to, a cash fine, arrest, and a possibility of jail time.

REMEMBER, the toters have numbers that correlate to house addresses and are easily verified.

Do yourself and everyone else a favor -- don't steal.

New Toters on the Way

The District is working as quickly as possible to switch out recycling bins. Your patience is appreciated.

We realize some people did not get their new toters. Those folks will be receiving toters soon.

Please remember that with the new route schedule, pickups have begun right on time.  All toters must be curbside at 6 AM on collection day. Return trips will not be made for bins put out late.

Prior to calling our office to report a missed pickup, please check your toter to be sure it has not already been emptied. The new trucks close the lid on the toters while the old ones leave them open after pickup.

Thank you for your help during this changeover.

The next time you hear stories about what happens to your recycling after it’s collected, please consider how most rumors begin – usually from misinformation. We offer the following, with the great photos taken by John Daley Jr., in the hopes of bringing more clarity to our recycling story. What we (the District and the residents) do in LaPorte County really does matter.