(La Porte, IN) - Due to the spread of Covid-19, the La Porte County Solid Waste District is also take steps to try and flatten the curve. 

The drop-off programs in its front lobby have been suspended.  The drop-off containers were used to dispose of items including grocery bags, batteries, plastic baggies and prescription bottles.

Meanwhile, the trailer for electronics drop-offs will remain open outside the SWD office near the fairgrounds.

Officials say the yard waste drop-off site will also remain open and its curbside recycling program will continue. 

Any questions can be answered by calling the Solid Waste District Office at 219-324-0014.