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The Redevelopment Commission is asking qualified contractors to submit a proposal to install decorative lighting throughout downtown Highland. All proposals must be submitted to the Highland Municipal Building, 3333 Ridge Road by 4 p.m. (CST) May 6, 2024. Click here for a copy of the RFP.

NIPSCO assistance

Struggling financially? NIPSCO wants to help you find assistance. Financial support is available through a variety of programs. Applicants must refile annually. Click here to learn more.

Safe Disposal of Batteries

Lake County Solid Waste has suspended its battery drop off locations. The agency is asking residents and businesses to dispose of old batteries during designated Household Hazardous Waste days.

Recycling

The Town of Highland provides curbside recycling every other Tuesday depending on where you live in town. Click here to download the 2024 Recycling Schedule. Tuesday pick-up will be changed to Wednesday, whenever the following holidays occur on a Monday or a Tuesday:

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day

All recycling should be at the curb no later than 6 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection is scheduled. Recycling and refuse containers should be separated by at least three feet and should be placed with handles nearest the residence.

Click for recycling guide

Highland Arbor Day – April 26

Join members of the Highland Tree Board along with state and local officials as they celebrate Arbor Day 2024 with Lincoln Little Learners and the Kids First Preschool at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 26 at Lincoln Community Center, 2450 Lincoln St. A huge thank you to NIPSCO for providing a young tree that will be planted on site in a location where the children can watch it grow with them.

Drug Take Back Day – April 27

Turn in your unused or expired medications to the proper authorities instead of flushing or throwing them out. Highland Police will participate in the DEA drug take-back program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the police department, 3315 Ridge Road. No needles will be accepted. INFO: Call Ken Balon in Support Services at (219) 838-3184.

Highland Branch Collection

Branch pickup routes will continue through mid-October. Pile branches in front of the property separate from leaf piles. Please call to schedule a Friday pickup for heavier logs and stumps. Click here for schedule and routes.

Highland Shred Day – May 18

Highland will shred your confidential documents for free from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18 at Highland Public Works, 8001 Kennedy.

Proof of residency is required.
4 boxes – no larger than 12x18x10 – or 4 brown paper grocery bags per household.
No plastic covers, binder clips, or spiral notebooks.

Highland Spring Cleanup – May 21

Republic Services will schedule extra crews Tuesday, May 21 to collect trash and rubbish generated by spring cleaning. NOT INCLUDED: Construction debris, concrete, electronics, televisions, household hazardous waste and leaves. Televisions, computers and electronics may be recycled at the Public Works Department, 8001 Kennedy Ave.

Hazardous Waste Day – July 27

Make your environment safer by bringing your batteries, cleaners, oils, solvents, poisons, gasoline, pesticides, antifreeze, mercury thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent bulbs to the town garage from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: tires, appliances, ammunition, explosives, medical/ radioactive wastes, asbestos, 30-gallon or larger containers. INFO: Call (219) 972-5083.

Highland's Community Garden

Community Garden volunteers are beginning their fifth year growing vegetables for their Highland neighbors with new ideas, partners and dollars to increase summer’s bounty. Join us for our upcoming events. The community garden is located at 2917 Highway Ave. next to Main Fire Station.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Planting Day
10a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18
Pet Blessing in the Garden by Father Gregory
6-7 p.m. Thursday May 30

Community Garden Wish List

Garden volunteers are looking for the following new or gently used items:

Bird baths
Compost bin mesh
Large pots and buckets
Hoses: Lightweight flexible hose style
Home Depot gift cards to help purchase above items.
$1 and $5 Garden Vouchers: You can also provide plants for the garden by purchasing and donating at Zandstra’s Greenhouse, 10202 Kennedy Ave. and Scheeringa Farms & Produce, 9436 Cline Ave. Your plant donations help fill our garden with produce for those in need.

INFO: Contact Renee Reinhart at (219) 677-6587 or [email protected] for questions, to volunteer or to make a donation.

Highland Twilight Parade

The Twilight Parade steps off at 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 at 45th and Kennedy/St. James Church. Marching bands, military, veterans, scouts, police and fire groups are free. Click here to download a parade application.

Be a Star: Become a Festival Sponsor!

TThe Highland Council of Community Events is offering opportunities for businesses to join in the fun by becoming a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor for the Fourth of July festival, BBQ fest, Santa March and beyond. Click here to learn the benefits of sponsorhip...

Fourth of July Kiddie Parade

The Kiddie Parade begins at 1:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 6 at the Highland Municipal Parking Lot on Highway and Kennedy avenues. The parade route continues east on Highway and ends at Main Square Park. A special gift is provided for each child who participates, with some lucky winners finding GOLDEN TICKETS for free wristbands good for festival rides. Click here to download a parade application.

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Reporting Leaks

Highland Public Works is asking residents to report any unusual puddling or wet spots in your front or back yard. If there has been no rain and water appears in your yard, please notify Highland Public works at (219) 972-5083 between the hours 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to report a leak after hours or on a weekend, call 911 and an on-call Town of Highland employee will be dispatched.

Request for Proposal - Safe Streets for All

The Town of Highland, Indiana (Town) is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to provide professional services to prepare a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Transportation Safety Action Plan, the Project, pursuant to a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT). This RFP is a qualification-based selection process. A consultant's qualifications will be used to analyze all RFPs submitted in a timely manner. Upon completion of technical ranking, the Town will enter negotiations with the top ranked firm. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all submittals. The Project will be funded, in part, with a SS4A Action Plan Grant and has a not-toexceed budget of $300,000. All RFPs received (date stamped as filed) by 4:00 p.m. (CDT) on May 1, 2024 at the Town's office will be given equal consideration. Click here to download a PDF of the RFP requirements and submittal process.