'Recyclepalooza' Kicks Off Will County Fall Events To Dispose Of Household Items

WILL COUNTY — Anyone looking to get in a last household, garage or basement clean-out this fall will have several opportunities to recycle items instead of trashing them.

Will County’s Resource Recovery & Energy Division has released its Fall 2025 Will County Green recycling and collection event schedule, featuring collection events for electronics, household items, household hazardous waste, motor oil, scrap metal, and other items.

Visit www.WillCountyGreen.com to schedule an appointment for any of the events or see the full list of items that will be accepted. It's important to note that most events require registration ahead of time and are open to all residents of any community fully or partially in Will County.

“These are some of our most popular events of the year, offering an opportunity for residents to responsibly dispose of household items and help keep items out of landfills,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This is a great time to clean out the closet or garage to find those unwanted items for recycling or reuse.”

Coinciding with the Fall schedule, Will County has also launched a “Caps On” campaign to bring attention to the importance of recycling plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness that caps are allowed on plastic items when they are recycled, a reversal of outdated education that instructed people to add them to the garbage. Residents can learn more about the campaign and other general recycling tips by visiting the Will County Green website.

New Lenox | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Recyclepalooza: Nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids. Limit of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint per vehicle. ID and appointment required. Appointments close Friday morning prior to the event. Specific event location will be provided upon booking an appointment.

Homer Glen | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil and Electronics Collection: Nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials, and liquids. Limit of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint per vehicle. ID and appointment is required. Specific event location will be provided upon booking an appointment.

Monee | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil and Electronics Collection: Nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials, and liquids. Limit of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint per vehicle. ID and appointment is required. Appointments close on Friday morning prior to the event. Specific event location will be provided upon booking an appointment.

Shorewood | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Electronics and Small Scrap Metal Recycling: Only electronics and small scrap metal will be collected at this event. Limit of two TVs per vehicle. ID required, but appointments are not necessary. Held at A-Team Recyclers Parking Lot, 304 Gregory Ct., Shorewood. Please enter from Vertin Blvd. to Capista Dr. and make a right onto Gregory Ct.

Romeoville | Saturday, Nov, 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Triple Play – Pumpkins, Shredding, Electronics Recycling: Will County and Lewis University are partnering for this 8th annual collection event for pumpkin recycling and more! Students, parents and residents are encouraged to bring their pumpkins and gourds, where the Lewis Physics Club will launch them with catapults and trebuchets, smashing them for composting use. Document shredding and electronics recycling are also offered at this event. Limit of two TVs and three bank boxes of documents per vehicle. No appointment necessary. Held at the “W” parking lot (south of the main entrance) of Lewis University, 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville.