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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

NuMark Shred Event - Tinley Park
Event's details
July 19, 2025-July 19, 2025

Time:09:08 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: NuMark Credit Union, Tinley Park, IL-IL


NuMark Credit Union is offering all residents an opportunity to shred confidential documents at their Tinley Park location. Please bring confidential papers with social security, bank or credit card numbers on them. This event is not intended for junk mail, magazines or newspaper without confidential information. Limit of 2 boxes per household. All shredded paper will be recycled.
 
 (July 19, 2025 09:08 AM - July 19, 2025 11:45 AM)
New Lenox Recyclepalooza: Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Wood, & More Collection Event 2024
Event's details
September 13, 2025-September 13, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: , New Lenox, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. There is a limit of 2 TVs and 15 gallons of paint per vehicle. ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents outside of Will that reside in any communities partially within Will County.
 
 (September 13, 2025 08:00 AM - September 13, 2025 03:00 PM)
Homer Glen Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Collection Event 2025
Event's details
September 27, 2025-September 27, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: , Homer Glen, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. All participants have been asked to make an APPOINTMENT. There is a limit of 2 TVs per vehicle, maximum 15 gallons of paint, and ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents of any communities partially within Will County.
 
 (September 27, 2025 08:00 AM - September 27, 2025 02:00 PM)
Monee Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Collection Event
Event's details
October 04, 2025-October 04, 2025

Time:08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: Will County Highway Lot. , Monee, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. All participants were asked to make an appointment. Appointments closed Friday morning, prior to the event. If you didn't make an appointment, see below. There is a limit of 2 TVs per vehicle and ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and ALL residents of any communities partially within Will County.
 
 (October 04, 2025 08:00 AM - October 04, 2025 02:00 PM)

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