If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
La Porte, IN Home Trash Service
Trash & Yard Waste Pickup
La Porte has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
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Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
WM collects trash weekly in 96-gallon carts.
Container Setout Instructions
Place carts on the street with wheels against the curb the night before collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set Up New Residential Service
Call the City of La Porte Utilities Division at 219-362-3175 or email [email protected] to establish trash service.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Don’t overfill your cart — the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside will not be collected.
What's Acceptable in the Trash
Acceptable items include household trash like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, waxed paper coffee cups and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction/demolition materials, auto parts, hazardous waste (paint, oil, cleaners), medical and electronics waste.
Report a Missed Pickup
If your trash cart was placed curbside by the specified time and was not emptied, you can report a missed pickup by contacting WM at 866-797-9018.
Request an Additional Container
To request an additional trash cart, please contact WM at 866-797-9018 and let them know you are part of the La Porte Municipal Service Contract.
These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.
Three Basic Rules to Recycle Right®
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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