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Will County's School Environmental Program
Recognizing K-12 Schools for excellence in environmental education while fulfilling the State of Illinois Learning Standards
"My 4th grade team said you were awesome yesterday. Thanks for coming in on such short notice and working around our crazy schedule." Barb Mores, New Lenox
"Thank you so much for the great presentation! The kids really enjoyed it and learned a lot." Rachel Wagner, Plainfield
"Our 5th grade team is planning to create a Frisbee Golf course in the spring (inspired by the handout you gave us). The whole event could revolve around recycling." Lynn Rowley, Romeoville
The Will County Land Use Department Resource Recovery and Energy Division has been promoting solid waste composting since 1997. We continue today to supply schools with starter worm bins. Complete the application and return to request a FREE worm bin and environmental presentation.
FREE Recycling Options
Paper — PaperRetriever.com
Discounted School and Community Recycling call 630-587-1300 x 203
Plastic Bags — TREX.com
Teachers/Staff deliver bags to retailers for recycling. Optional competition from Nov. to April.
Snack Bag Recycling — Terracycle.com
Any chip/snack bags in 3 sizes: family, individual or multipack.
Aluminum Cans — All American Recycling
They pay for aluminum.
Electronics — A-Team Recyclers
Discounted or Free Recycling call 877-635-1220