(La Porte, IN) - City of La Porte residents will see different trash trucks servicing their neighborhoods this week.

 

Beginning Wednesday, Waste Management will take over as the city's contracted trash vendor.

 

City Engineer Nick Minich said the switch includes many positive changes, such as the distribution of 96-gallon containers.  Minich said there will also be no changes to the pick-up schedule but there could be a slight variation at the beginning as Waste Management makes the transition.

 

"After many calls and messages from residents regarding trash pick-up issues over the last three years, we are very happy to be moving forward with Waste Management," he said.

 

Waste Management is a former longtime trash disposal provider in the city.

 

"This organization provided decades of high-quality service to the City in the past, and we have no doubt that they will continue to build upon their reputation,” Minich said.

 

Minich said it may take up to four weeks for the new trash containers to be delivered.  In the meantime, he said residents should continue using their existing containers.

 

“Though we anticipate a fairly smooth transition, pick-up times may fluctuate a bit from the norm while drivers adjust to their new routes. We appreciate the patience of our residents as we make this necessary change," Minich said.

 

According to the mayor’s office, dates for yard waste pick-up and the now once-annual city-wide clean-up date will be released soon.

 

Residents with questions may contact the city’s Engineering Department at 219-362-2327.