Bulk trash (furniture, large items) is handled through your hauler or municipality. The Lake County Solid Waste Management District runs free drop-off programs for household hazardous waste, tires, appliances, electronics, latex paint, and leaves reserved for Lake County residents.
For oversized items, arrange a bulk pickup with your hauler or check your city/town's special-collection schedule; the county does not run a curbside bulk route. The LCSWMD provides recurring special-material programs: Household Hazardous Waste events, Computer Components and TV Recycling, Tire Recycling, Appliance Drop-off Locations, Latex Paint Recycling, and seasonal Leaf Collection and composting. These programs are limited to Lake County, Indiana residents household hazardous waste events 'are exclusively for residents of Lake County, IN and do not accommodate businesses, schools, organizations or those who live outside Lake County, IN.' Check lcswmd.com for the current schedule and accepted items.
Dumping bulk items on public or private land instead of using proper disposal is prosecuted under the county illegal-dumping chapter and Indiana IC 13-30-2-1 / IC 35-45-3-2.
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