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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. 

 
 

Upcoming Green Events

FREE Shorewood Electronics Only Recycling Event May 2026
Event's details
May 02, 2026-May 02, 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.
 
 (May 02, 2026 08:00 AM - May 02, 2026 12:00 PM)
2026 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Drop-Off Event
Event's details
May 04, 2026-May 08, 2026

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building parking lot Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. No appointment is required.
 
 (May 04, 2026 08:30 AM - May 08, 2026 04:30 PM)
2026 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Drop-Off Event
Event's details
May 04, 2026-May 08, 2026

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building parking lot Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. No appointment is required.
 
 (May 04, 2026 08:30 AM - May 08, 2026 04:30 PM)
2026 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Drop-Off Event
Event's details
May 04, 2026-May 08, 2026

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building parking lot Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. No appointment is required.
 
 (May 04, 2026 08:30 AM - May 08, 2026 04:30 PM)
2026 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Drop-Off Event
Event's details
May 04, 2026-May 08, 2026

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building parking lot Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. No appointment is required.
 
 (May 04, 2026 08:30 AM - May 08, 2026 04:30 PM)
2026 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Drop-Off Event
Event's details
May 04, 2026-May 08, 2026

Time:08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Location: County Office Building Parking Lot, Joliet, IL-IL


Textile Collection at the County Office Building parking lot Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling. See Scott Slocum from WJOL AM1340 on Friday morning 5:30am-9:00am. No appointment is required.
 
 (May 04, 2026 08:30 AM - May 08, 2026 04:30 PM)
Plainfield Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Drop-Off Event 2026
Event's details
May 09, 2026-May 09, 2026

Time:08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: , Plainfield, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. There is a limit of 3 TVs per vehicle, maximum 15 gallons of paint, and maximum of 15 light bulbs per vehicle. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents of any communities partially within Will County.

For specific location information, please make an appointment at the following link: https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Plainfield050926
 
 (May 09, 2026 08:00 AM - May 09, 2026 02:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2026
Event's details
May 29, 2026-May 31, 2026

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books to share or recycle to this three day event at the Pilcher Park Nature Center (2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet). This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more! No appointment is required.
 
 (May 29, 2026 09:00 AM - May 31, 2026 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2026
Event's details
May 29, 2026-May 31, 2026

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books to share or recycle to this three day event at the Pilcher Park Nature Center (2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet). This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more! No appointment is required.
 
 (May 29, 2026 09:00 AM - May 31, 2026 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2026
Event's details
May 29, 2026-May 31, 2026

Time:09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Plicher Park Nature Center, Joliet, IL-IL


Residents are invited to bring books to share or recycle to this three day event at the Pilcher Park Nature Center (2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet). This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more! No appointment is required.
 
 (May 29, 2026 09:00 AM - May 31, 2026 04:00 PM)

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