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All types of businesses are invited to learn from professionals in the fields of energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling Business Briefcaseand more. Will County offers semi-annual half-day seminars with business speakers that offer information on rebates and other ways to make $8,000 - $16,000 more annually through energy and related cost savings.

Government buildings last a long time, 50 years on average.  Buildings use a tremendous amount of energy and require routine maintenance.   

Over the years, Will County has been improving their many and varied buildings to make them more energy efficient, increase recycling and reduce water consumption. Businesses, schools and home owners may find the initiatives undertaken in a variety of buildings from offices to a garage to the county nursing home, inspiring and reproducible.  

On the following pages, information on installing a green roof, low flow toilets, T-8 fluorescent lights, high efficiency hand dryers, a cool roof and much more is provided. 

 
 

Green News, Tips & Fun Facts

Upcoming Green Events

Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Bolinbrook Pick-Up May 3, 2025
Event's details
May 03, 2025-May 03, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by May 5 and pick-up on May 10 from the parking lot of County Office Building in Joliet..
 
 (May 03, 2025 08:00 AM - May 03, 2025 01:00 PM)
2025 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 05, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am.
 
 (May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - May 09, 2025 04:30 PM)
2025 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 05, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am.
 
 (May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - May 09, 2025 04:30 PM)
2025 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 05, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am.
 
 (May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - May 09, 2025 04:30 PM)
2025 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 05, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am.
 
 (May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - May 09, 2025 04:30 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Joliet Pick-Up May 9, 2025
Event's details
May 09, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by May 5 and pick-up on May 10 from the parking lot of County Office Building in Joliet..
 
 (May 09, 2025 08:00 AM - May 09, 2025 01:00 PM)
2025 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 05, 2025-May 09, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am.
 
 (May 05, 2025 08:30 AM - May 09, 2025 04:30 PM)
FREE Saturday Electronics amd small Scrap Metal Recycling in Shorewood
Event's details
May 10, 2025-May 10, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: A-Team Recyclers Parking Lot, Shorewood, IL-IL


Clean out and recycle on Saturday, May 10 near the corner of Rt 59 and Black Road! The facility is located on Gregory Court near behind the retailers. Please enter from Vertin Blvd, to Capista Drive and make a right onto Gregory Ct.
 
 (May 10, 2025 08:00 AM - May 10, 2025 12:00 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Naperville Pick-Up May 15,, 2025
Event's details
May 15, 2025-May 15, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by May 5 and pick-up on May 10 from the parking lot of County Office Building in Joliet..
 
 (May 15, 2025 08:00 AM - May 15, 2025 01:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2025
Event's details
May 30, 2025-June 01, 2025

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (May 30, 2025 09:00 AM - June 01, 2025 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2025
Event's details
May 30, 2025-June 01, 2025

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (May 30, 2025 09:00 AM - June 01, 2025 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2025
Event's details
May 30, 2025-June 01, 2025

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (May 30, 2025 09:00 AM - June 01, 2025 04:00 PM)

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