(La Porte County, IN) - The local compost site is opening to the public for an extra day during the week.

The compost site on Zigler Rd. next to the fairgrounds is open now Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  It's operated by the La Porte County Solid Waste District, the compost site is available for disposal of yard waste. 

There is also a trailer at the location for disposing items like phones, microwaves and other electronic appliances.

Officials said the compost site is open for additional day because of the amount of material coming in for disposal.