Will County and Lewis University have partnered to offer the 8th annual Will County collection of pumpkins for recycling. From 9am to Noon on Saturday, Nov. 2, students, parents, and residents are encouraged to bring their pumpkins and gourds! Lewis Physics Club will be operating Catapults! The County's Environmental Educator will be offering composting info. The County is also offering Document Destruction service and Electronics recycling.

Join Robin Greenfield, activist and forager, for an afternoon on living in harmony with the Earth and building community resilience. Learn about his year of foraging every bite of food and his mission to plant
1 million community fruit trees. Presented by The Conservation Foundation & North Central College,
this event also features additional speakers highlighting local efforts to support organic farming, food access, and sustainable living.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Time to clean out the house and recycle all those old electronics in the basement, attic, crawlspace, garage, collecting dust that you have not used, or have not worked in years. 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.

Textile Collection at the County Office Building PARKING LOT on Friday 8am-2pm, This event will accept clean clothing, blankets, tablecloths, linens, drapes, towels, shoes, boots, sneakers, and more. Bring items for reuse and recycling.