The archived notice reported that the Valparaiso compost site remained open through the winter for drop-off recycling and electronics. At publication, regular access was listed as Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a New Year’s Day closure.
It also stated that the Boone Grove and Portage sites were closed for the season. These operating details belong to the original notice and should not be treated as a current schedule.
Materials listed in the notice
The service update said residents could bring most electronics powered by a cord or batteries. Large appliances and devices containing refrigerant—including refrigerators and dehumidifiers—were specifically excluded.
- ElectronicsMost items using a power cord or batteries were listed as accepted.
- Household itemsBatteries, light bulbs and household drop-off recycling were included.
- Plastic bagsBags were required to be clean and dry.
- Seasonal materialFresh Christmas trees were included in the original winter notice.
- Not acceptedLarge appliances and refrigerant-containing equipment were excluded.
Before making a trip
Check the current schedule, seasonal status and material restrictions through an official public source. Do not rely on this preserved 2020 notice for present-day disposal decisions.
Why this notice remains useful
Even when schedules expire, public-service notices document how seasonal recycling and compost operations were communicated to residents. Chesterton Post retains the article as part of the community record while clearly separating historical information from current guidance.