Business

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. 

 
 

Upcoming Green Events

America Recycles Day 2025
Event's details
November 15, 2025

All Day Event

Celebrate America Recycles Day by improving recycling! Over the last few decades more items have become recyclable but many of them can't be placed in the curbside collection. The carts are emptied without a driver removing these items and people believe they are acceptable. We are asking you to talk with friends and neighbors about what actually is accepted with a flyer for reference!
 
 (All Day Event)
Compost Tour: See Pumpkins at Christiansen Farms in Peotone
Event's details
November 17, 2025-November 17, 2025

Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Take a fun tour of our local farm where Will County's pumpkins are composted. The Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Council worked with Christiansen Farms to offer this seasonal and timely event. The tour is FREE. Please sign up and dress appropriately.
 
 (November 17, 2025 10:00 AM - November 17, 2025 11:30 AM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
String Light Recycling Collection Holiday Expansion 2025-2026
Event's details
December 01, 2025-December 07, 2025

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building (or Land Use or Sunny Hill), Joliet, IL-IL


Holiday lights that are no longer working may be dropped off for recycling at three County locations from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 during normal business hours. Please be aware that we are accepting string lights ONLY. No stand alone LEDs, CFLs, or other fluorescent lights.
 
 (December 01, 2025 08:30 AM - December 07, 2025 04:30 PM)
FREE Electronics Recycling in Shorewood Jan 2026
Event's details
January 17, 2026-January 17, 2026

Time:08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: A-Team Recyclers Parking Lot, Shorewood, IL-IL


Time to clean out the house and recycle all those old electronics and small scrap metal items. No appointment needed. Located near the intersection of Black Rd and Rtt 59. Please enter from Vertin Blvd, to Capista Drive and make a right onto Gregory.
 
 (January 17, 2026 08:00 AM - January 17, 2026 12:00 PM)

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