(La Porte County, IN) - Plastic bags can be exchanged for reusable bags at no cost throughout La Porte County later this month.

 

The annual event is hosted by the Solid Waste District of La Porte County at the following locations this year.

               

11/14 - La Porte Solid Waste District Office

11/15 - Al’s Supermarket in La Porte from 10 am-2 pm

11/16 - La Crosse Public Library from 10 am-2 pm

11/17 - Al’s Supermarket in Michigan City on Franklin St. from 10 am-4 pm

11/18 - Al’s Supermarket in Michigan City on Karwick Rd. from 10 am-4 pm

11/19 - Wanatah Town Hall 10am-2pm

 

According to SWD officials, people can bring items like plastic bags, shrink wrap, newspaper bags, and case wrapping from water bottles to exchange for a reusable bag.

 

Such plastics can also be turned in year-round at the SWD office at 2857 W. Indiana 2.

 

Sponsors like NIPSCO help with the cost of supplying reusable bags during the exchange, SWD officials said.