The Will County Land Use Department, Resource Recovery & Energy Division.is proud to host a compost bin sale this spring. The sale will feature a new, highly-rated compost bin, The Home Composter. Recommended by expert composters, the Home Composter is easy to assemble, long-lasting, made from 100% recycled materials, and is NOT available in stores. Each purchase comes with a Backyard Composting book.”

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•  How do I order? There may be 1-2 bins left behind. Contact Joan O’Keefe, at 815-774-3354  or 815-727-8834.  

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• When & where do I pick up my order? Pre-purchased bins can be picked up, contact free, at a designated outdoor location:

  • Friday, May 7th,    6am to 4pm,  County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet

  • Saturday, May 8th,   10am to 2pm, Whalon Lake Preserve, Royce Rd (west of Rt. 53), Naperville

  • Saturday, May 8th,   10am to 2pm, Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave, Monee

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• How do I pick up my order? We will be using SignUp.com to schedule curbside pick up appointments. All customers have received an email to select a "pick-up" time at one of the pick-up locations. ​​

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• Want to learn more about backyard composting? Recycling Connections has a recording from their online presentation, "Compost: It Makes Plants Happy" recorded March 2021 online with additional information on backyard composting. Additionally, 3 FREE composting workshops will be offered this summer through the Resource Recovery and Energy Division.  Email Joan O’Keefe at  jokeefe@willcountygreen.com for more information.

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• Who do I contact if I have questions? Contact Will County Environmental Educator, Joan O’Keefe, at 815-774-3354  or 815-727-8834 for questions.

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This is a partnership between the Will County Land Use Department, Resource Recovery & Energy Division and Recycling Connections.