Trash and Recycling

Recycling Information

• Recycling 101
• Recycling  Checklist
• 2026 Borden Recycling Calendar
• 2026 Borden Recycling Holiday Schedule
• Laporte County Drop-off Programs
• Styrofoam Recycling
• Recycling 101 Español
• Recycling Checklist Español

Trash Information

• Trash Pickup is Friday
• Trash Checklist
• St. Dept Sticks/Limbs/Branches Ordinance
• Prohibited Trash Items
• Yard waste
• E-Waste
• Large Item Removal

General Information

• Refuse and Recycle container set out - According to Code 32.5,  No Trash or Recycle Container of any type may be placed out for pick-up earlier than 12 hours preceding the scheduled pick-up day.
• All Refuse and Recycling containers must be brought in no later than 8:00 p.m. on the same scheduled pick-up day.
• Please remember to leave a large space between containers so truck can get equipment in between containers to do pick-up.
• Hazardous Waste Information