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LaPorte County solid waste board allows temporary drop-off of large stumps, discusses longer-term disposal

La Porte County Solid Waste District Board · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The board temporarily approved allowing county and city crews to drop larger logs and stumps at the district site while staff seeks a permanent solution and discussed grinding, stockpiling and site operations during cleanup.

Board members spent a substantial portion of the meeting discussing how the district should handle large stumps and logs, especially material larger than 32 inches in diameter.

Multiple speakers raised concerns about space, fire risk and operational limits. Board members said county highway crews recently delivered oversized…

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