Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Valparaiso, IN

We list 12 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Valparaiso, Indiana: 5 recycling drop-offs, 5 transfer stations, 1 waste facility, and 1 landfill. The closest is Recycling & Waste Reduction in Valparaiso, 1.1 miles away. 3 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 12 within 25 miles

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  1. Recycling & Waste Reduction

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 1.1 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

  2. Valparaiso Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 1.8 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. Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Valparaiso, IN · 2.9 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

  4. Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Chesterton, 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

    809 Wabash Ave

    Call (219) 926-1046 Fees & rules

  5. Boone Grove Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 9.8 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

  6. Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Lake Station, IN · 13.7 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

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

    Waste facility · Merrillville, IN · 14.7 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. Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Crown Point, IN · 15.8 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

  9. Solid Waste District of LaPorte County

    Recycling drop-off · La Porte, IN · 17.3 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

  10. Starke County Environmental Management District

    Recycling drop-off · Knox, IN · 24.3 mi

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

    Second gate on 250 North off Highway35 North, 3835 E 250 N Suite B

    • Open Saturday

    Call (574) 772-4401 Fees & rules

  11. Indiana Waste Service

    Transfer station · Lowell, IN · 24.7 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only No, open to all
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    10204 W 181st Ave

    • Open to the public

    Call (219) 613-1300 Fees & rules

  12. Republic Services Lowell Landfill

    Landfill · Lowell, IN · 24.7 mi

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

    10209 W 181st Ave

    Call (219) 690-0644 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Valparaiso, IN?

We list 12 facilities within 25 miles: Recycling & Waste Reduction, Valparaiso Compost Site, Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station, and Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Valparaiso are open to non-residents?

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

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Valparaiso?

Yes. Valparaiso Compost Site, Boone Grove Compost Site, Solid Waste District of LaPorte County, and Starke County Environmental Management District 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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