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ABSR Community Foundation
 
 
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      ABSR Events for 2024
 
Winterfest event         Feb 24
Easter Egg Hunt Mar 30
Spring Mustard Pull TBD
Memorial Day Coffee May 27
Garden & Art Walk July 13
Necktie 5K & Walk June 15
Summerfest July 27
ABSR Annual                  Sept. 7
      Meeting
Halloween                      TBD
Holiday Hop(e) TBD KOBS Tree Decorating, TBD


 
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ABSR Mailing Address:
PO Box 458
Beverly Shores, IN 46301-0458
 
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2024 Sand Tracks Editors:
     
Dec (2023) Dean Conrad
Jan Donna Excell-Steffel
Feb Janene Jonas
Mar          Marvin Makinen
Apr           Diana Stezalski
May Dean Conrad
June  Diana Stezalski
July Donna Excell-Steffel
Aug Dean Conrad
Sept  Janene Jonas
Oct Donna Excell-Steffel
Nov        Diana Stezalski
Dec          Dean Conrad
 
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HomeRecycling Information


Garbage, Recycling and household hazardous waste
Disposal Guide

GARBAGE - Weekly curbside pickup

Accepted:

  • White Goods: Stoves, Hot Water Heaters, Dishwashers, Washers and Dryers
  • Small Amounts of Construction Material tied and bundled in 4 foot lengths or in a 30 gallon container (50 pound maximum)
  • Furniture: Mattress, Box Springs, Couch
  • Swimming Pool Liners  Tied and Bundled
  • Branches  Tied and Bundled in 4 foot sections
  • Grass Clippings  Bagged or containerized (3 Bag Limit)
  • Open Paint Cans  Latex Paint (Paint must be completely dry/hard)

Not accepted:

  • Leaves
  • Hazardous Liquids: Paints  Oil based paint even if dry, Oils, Chemicals, Etc.
  • Tires or any Vehicle Parts
  • Batteries
  • Freon Units: Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers
  • Dirt and Concrete
  • Medical Waste of any kind
  • Dead Animals

 

Large items:  Able picks up one large item per week. Please call them before your pick up day to schedule the pickup so they can send the appropriate equipment. Freon items require special handling, and are not included in large item pick up. Freon must be evacuated prior to pick up. There is a charge for Freon items.

RECYCLING - Bi-weekly curbside pickup

Accepted:

  • Paper: Corrugated Cardboard, Paperboard (such as cereal and tissue boxes), Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Catalogs, Phone Books, Junk Mail, Paper Grocery Sacks
  • Glass: Clear, Brown or Green glass food and drink bottles and jars
  • Metal Cans: Aluminum, bi-metal and steel cans
  • Plastics: Plastic Bottles and jugs #1 through #7

Not accepted:

  • Glass: window glass, plate glass, dishes, ceramics, light bulbs, mirrors
  • Hazardous Waste: Motor Oil, paint, automotive batteries, antifreeze, liquids of any kind
  • Wood: pallets, construction lumber, tree or plant branches
  • Yard Waste: Grass, leaves, tree or plant branches
  • Metal: Scrap Metal, Appliances
  • Automotive: Tires, Engine Parts, Body or Interior Parts
  • Garbage: Garbage and Food Waste
  • Plastics: Styrofoam, Vinyl Siding, Swimming Pool Liners, Childrens Pools, Motor Oil Containers, Plastic Grocery Bags

For more information on curbside and garbage collection, contact Republic Services 219-926-1046.  

 
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Information for recycling hazard waste and electronics can be found at:
 
Recycling & Waste Reduction District of Porter County
155 Indiana Ave, Suite 314
Valparaiso, IN  46383
Phone:   219-465-3694