Will County's School Environmental Program

Recognizing K-12 Schools for excellence in environmental education while fulfilling the State of Illinois Learning Standards

Download the APPLICATION FORM by clicking here.

"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