All organizations, both large and small and new or well-established, can learn ways to cut costs while at the same time making their businesses more sustainable. Various speakers will explain rebates, performance contracting and waste reduction. Vendors will also be available to provide personalized information.

Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with Goodwill. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-10:00am

Textile Collection at the County Office Building Monday through Friday during normal business hours in ccoperation with Goodwill. This event will accept clothing, tableclothes, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 6am-10:00am

Bring unwanted household chemicals such as oil-based paint, stains and variishes, along with oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, brake fluid, pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning products and more to this one-day collection event. It is free of charge for Will County residents. Mercury and most mercury containing items are accepted. Other items include: pool chemicals, recharagable batteries, lead-acid batteries, compact fluorescent lights, aerosol products and lawn chemicals.

Joliet residents are invited to bring up to two boxes of personal papers and documents to observe the on-site mobile shredding process by Shred X, a local business specializing in document destruction. Residents must show proof of Joliet residency to participate in this event. Papers include: Medical records, Legal papers, Canceled checks, Bank/financial statements, Credit card statements or offers, All shredded paper will be recycled.

The Woodridge Rotary Club in partnership with many community organizations will hold its 2nd Annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 from 8am until 12pm at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge. For more information visit their website at www.woodridgerotary.org

This free event, sponsored by Engineering Resource Associates will feature a range of informative environmental education displays; vendors offering sustainable products and services; and fun games, activities and entertainment for all ages. This event is also being supported by Unilock, PSA Dewberry, and Upland Design.