Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Chesterton, IN

We list 9 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Chesterton, Indiana: 4 transfer stations, 4 recycling drop-offs, and 1 waste facility. The closest is Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station in Chesterton, 1.0 miles away. 2 are government-run. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 9 within 25 miles

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  1. Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Chesterton, IN · 1.0 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    809 Wabash Ave

    Call (219) 926-1046 Fees & rules

  2. Valparaiso Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 8.5 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    2150 W Lincolnway

    • Open Saturday

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  3. Recycling & Waste Reduction

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 9.2 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    155 Indiana Ave #314

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  4. Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Valparaiso, IN · 10.9 mi

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    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only No, open to all
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    3101 Bertholet Blvd

    • Open to the public

    Call (219) 931-9000 Fees & rules

  5. Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Lake Station, IN · 11.5 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    1525 Clay St

    Call (219) 963-9400 Fees & rules

  6. Solid Waste District of LaPorte County

    Recycling drop-off · La Porte, IN · 15.6 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    2857 W State Rd 2

    • Open Saturday

    Call (219) 326-0014 Fees & rules

  7. Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management)

    Waste facility · Merrillville, IN · 17.4 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    8695 Broadway

    Call (219) 853-2420 Fees & rules

  8. Boone Grove Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 17.5 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    546 S 400 W

    • Open Saturday

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  9. Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Crown Point, IN · 19.4 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    865 Wheeler St

    Call (219) 310-2343 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Chesterton, IN?

We list 9 facilities within 25 miles: Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station, Valparaiso Compost Site, Recycling & Waste Reduction, and Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Chesterton are open to non-residents?

Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station is open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Chesterton?

Yes. Valparaiso Compost Site, Solid Waste District of LaPorte County, and Boone Grove Compost Site list Saturday hours.

What should I bring to the dump?

A photo ID (many facilities are residents only), cash or exact change (many don't take cards), a tarp over the load, and gloves. Sort yard waste, tires, appliances and electronics separately; most places charge for them by the item.

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