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Christmas Tree Recycling

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has ceased Christmas Tree collections as of the 2016-2017 season.

Please know that real trees used for Christmas celebrations remain a resource when the holiday ends. To be certain that a tree is not sent to a landfill, check with your municipality to see if trees are collected separately for recycling and composting. Some communities offer this service at your curb, others offer drop-off sites for community residents.

If none of these services is available, please consider holding on to your tree until March when it could be cut up and placed in the yardwaste collection bags. During the cold winter, birds may use the tree as shelter. You may wish to place pine cones with suet or peanut butter inside the shelter. This allows small birds to find shelter and food in the winter months and gives the tree more use.

Upcoming Green Events

Spring 2023 Recyclepalooza: Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Wood, & More Collection Event
Event's details
April 01, 2023-April 01, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: , Joliet, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. Wood, Scrap Metal, Foam and Donations of clothing, books, toys, cookware. Appointments taken through Friday at 9am. There is a limit of 2 TVs per vehicle, 15 gallons of paint, and ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents of any communities partially within Will County. Volunteers needed.
 
 (April 01, 2023 08:00 AM - April 01, 2023 03:00 PM)
FREE Electronics Recycling in Shorewood 2023
Event's details
April 08, 2023-April 08, 2023

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 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.
 
 (April 08, 2023 08:00 AM - April 08, 2023 12:00 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Order Deadline
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April 30, 2023-April 30, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by April 30 and pick-up on May 6 in Homer Glen or May 12 in Joliet or May 13 in Wilmington.
 
 (April 30, 2023 08:00 AM - April 30, 2023 05:00 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Pick-Up May 6
Event's details
May 06, 2023-May 06, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by April 30 and pick-up on May 6 from the parking lot of the Village Hall in Homer Glen.
 
 (May 06, 2023 08:00 AM - May 06, 2023 03:00 PM)
Homer Glen Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Collection Event 2023
Event's details
May 06, 2023-May 06, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: , Homer Glen, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. All participants have been asked to make an APPOINTMENT. There is a limit of 2 TVs per vehicle, maximum 15 gallons of paint, and ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents of any communities partially within Will County.
 
 (May 06, 2023 08:00 AM - May 06, 2023 03:00 PM)
2023 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 08, 2023-May 12, 2023

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. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day.
 
 (May 08, 2023 08:30 AM - May 12, 2023 04:30 PM)
2023 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 08, 2023-May 12, 2023

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. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day.
 
 (May 08, 2023 08:30 AM - May 12, 2023 04:30 PM)
2023 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 08, 2023-May 12, 2023

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. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day.
 
 (May 08, 2023 08:30 AM - May 12, 2023 04:30 PM)
2023 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 08, 2023-May 12, 2023

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. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day.
 
 (May 08, 2023 08:30 AM - May 12, 2023 04:30 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Pick-Up May 12
Event's details
May 12, 2023-May 12, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Composting reduces waste while creating a free fertilizer for your lawn and garden. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by May 7 and pick-up on May 12 from the County Office Building at 302 N Chicago St, Joliet.
 
 (May 12, 2023 08:00 AM - May 12, 2023 03:30 PM)
2023 Textile, Shoe & Home Good Collection
Event's details
May 08, 2023-May 12, 2023

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. Small home goods in working condition will also be accepted each day.
 
 (May 08, 2023 08:30 AM - May 12, 2023 04:30 PM)
Compost Bin & Rain Barrel - Pick-Up May 13
Event's details
May 13, 2023-May 13, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Rain Barrels and Compost Bins are excellent ways to reduce and conserve in your home or at your office. Will County has partnered with The Conservation Foundation to offer compost bins and rain barrels. Simply order online by May 7 and pick-up on May 13 from the parking lot of the City Hall in Wilmington.
 
 (May 13, 2023 08:00 AM - May 13, 2023 03:00 PM)
Wilmington Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Collection Event
Event's details
May 13, 2023-May 13, 2023

Time:08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: , Wilmington, IL-IL


Collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. All participants must make an APPOINTMENT. There is a limit of 2 TVs per vehicle, maximum 15 gallons of paint, and ID required. We offer service to all Will County residents and all residents of any communities partially within Will County.
 
 (May 13, 2023 08:00 AM - May 13, 2023 03:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2023
Event's details
June 02, 2023-June 04, 2023

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


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (June 02, 2023 09:00 AM - June 04, 2023 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2023
Event's details
June 02, 2023-June 04, 2023

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


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (June 02, 2023 09:00 AM - June 04, 2023 04:00 PM)
Will County Book Reuse and Recycling Event 2023
Event's details
June 02, 2023-June 04, 2023

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


Residents are invited to bring books and magazines to share or recycle to this three day event at Pilcher Park in Joliet. This event is FREE of charge and a great place to find children's books as well as many more!. Plicher Park Nature Center
2501 Highland Park Drive
Joliet, IL, 60432
Signs will be posted.
 
 (June 02, 2023 09:00 AM - June 04, 2023 04:00 PM)
 
Will County Land Use Department
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58 E. Clinton Street, Joliet, IL 60432

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