Will County will hold its annual week-long textile collection May 8-12, at the County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street. Items will be accepted in the building parking lot between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, with extended drop-off hours from 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12.
A wide range of items will be collected for reuse and recycling during the week, including coats, shirts, pants, neckties, hats, sneakers, towels, bedding, boots, and shoes. Items with mold, mud, or other dirt will not be accepted.
“This is a perfect ‘Spring Cleaning’ opportunity for all Will County residents,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This popular event provides a responsible option for disposing of your clothes and home items. Donated items will be repurposed, reused, or recycled, instead of being sent to our landfill.”
The collection event is hosted by the Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division. The event is free and open to all county residents.
The county is partnering with Helping Hands, which distributes usable textiles, second-hand clothing, and small goods to thrift stores. Their efforts keep millions of pounds from being sent to landfills.
WJOL’s Scott Slocum will host his morning show live from outside the County Office Building, from 5:30 to 9 a.m., on Friday, May 12. Slocum will interview staff from the RRE Division to discuss best practices for residents related to recycling, reuse, conservation, and clean energy.
For additional information, including a list of accepted items, visit www.willcountygreen.com.