Microwave Recycling in Valparaiso, IN

Microwaves are on the Porter County district's electronics list, collected curbside by the Valparaiso Street Department.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Valparaiso

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · ValparaisoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Valparaiso Compost Site (electronics, batteries and recycling drop-off)City service · Porter CountyPorter County residentsFree
How it works
City of Valparaiso site run with Porter County Recycling at 2150 W. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385 (unincorporated Center Township per the U.S. Census geocoder); Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. Free for Porter County residents.
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Valparaiso Street Department curbside electronics collectionCity service · ValparaisoValparaiso residentsCost not listed
How it works
The Valparaiso Street Department collects electronics curbside from residents in partnership with the Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District.
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Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

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Indiana rules

A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (7)

Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District
- The Portage and Valparaiso Street Departments collect electronics curbside for recycling from residents, in partnership with the district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recyclable electronics include computers, monitors, laptops, batteries, microwaves and televisions; refrigerators and large appliances are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Valparaiso Compost Site (opens in new tab) · Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction District
- Pickup and drop-off are free for Porter County residents; non-residents are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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