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

Tire Recycling Drop-Off - Fairgrounds 2026
Event's details
September 19, 2026-September 19, 2026

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Will County Fairgrounds, Peotone, IL-IL


Will County is sponsoring a car, tractor, and small truck tire drop-off at the Will County Fairgrounds in Peotone on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8 AM to 3 PM. This event is for Will County residents and farmers. Participants must be able to unload their own tires (100 maximum per vehicle). No business, industrial, off road, or heavily soiled tires will be accepted at this event, but businesses and local governments may contact us for other options.
 
 (September 19, 2026 08:00 AM - September 19, 2026 03:00 PM)
Fall 2026 Textile Drop-Off
Event's details
September 25, 2026-September 25, 2026

Time:09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Drop off clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more for reuse and recycling at the County Office Building parking lot on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Please no items containing mud, mold, or other contamination! No appointment is required.
 
 (September 25, 2026 09:00 AM - September 25, 2026 02:00 PM)
FREE Shorewood Electronics Only Recycling Event September 2026
Event's details
September 26, 2026-September 26, 2026

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


Recycle unwanted electronics and small scrap metal items. No appointment is required. Located near the intersection of Black Rd and Route 59. Please enter from Vertin Blvd, to Capista Drive, and make a right onto Gregory.
 
 (September 26, 2026 08:00 AM - September 26, 2026 12:00 PM)

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