Business

All types of businesses are invited to learn from professionals in 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

Homer Glen Earth Day-Arbor Day Event
Event's details
May 19, 2012-May 19, 2012

Time:11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday
May 19, 2012
Village of Homer Glen
Earth Day~Arbor Day
at The Konow Farm
located near 167th St. & Cedar Rd.
Exhibitors and Demonstrators
 
 (11:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Household Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil, Electronic Collection Event - JJC 2012
Event's details
May 19, 2012-May 19, 2012

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL-IL


Bring unwanted electronics and 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. Other items include: pool chemicals, recharagable batteries, lead-acid batteries, compact fluorescent lights, aerosol products & lawn chemicals. Special recycling options for clothing, foam plastic, scrap metal.
 
 (08:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
GR2012 - Green 2012 Sustainability Event
Event's details
May 19, 2012-May 19, 2012

Time:09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL-IL


Multiple organizations joining efforts to create a sustainabiliy fair for the whole family. This 3rd annual event features entertainment, information booths, recycling and more. 2012 Event moving from Black Road Library to Joliet Jr. College.
 
 (09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event with Document Destruction
Event's details
June 08, 2012-June 10, 2012

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. Confidential documents are also welcomed for certified destruction. This event is FREE of charge.
 
 (09:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event with Document Destruction
Event's details
June 08, 2012-June 10, 2012

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. Confidential documents are also welcomed for certified destruction. This event is FREE of charge.
 
 (09:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event with Document Destruction
Event's details
June 08, 2012-June 10, 2012

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. Confidential documents are also welcomed for certified destruction. This event is FREE of charge.
 
 (09:00 AM - 04:00 PM)
CUB Energy Saver Reward Program

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Will County Land Use Department
Will County - Land Use Department - Resource Recovery & Energy
58 E. Clinton Street, Joliet, IL 60432

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