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Will County Business Oriented Links
Recycling Works for Will County Businesses Federal Government Links
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste
The Office of Solid Waste (OSW) regulates all this waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy designed to educate consumers on how to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Click Here to learn about energy efficient Compact Florescent Light Bulbs, just one of the many alternatives described.
Click Here for the latest information on energy efficient electronics, lighting, and cooling systems for your home.
Do you know what your carbon footprint is? EPA's interactive climate change Webpage has a personal carbon footprint calculator and information on ways individuals can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 
Visit EPA's WaterSense webpage to learn how efficient products and smart water choices can save money and help protect the nation's water supply. State of Illinois Links
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life.
A list of Permitted Facilities to accept Potentially Infectious Medical Waste as provided by IEPA.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, Bureau of Energy and Recycling
DCEO's Division of Recycling and Waste Reduction offers programs that promote alternatives to landfill disposal, conservation of resources, and further development of markets to recycle more of what we currently throw away.
Illinois Pollution Control Board
The Board is an independent agency created in 1970 by the Environmental Protection Act, Illinois' core law for controlling pollution. Under the Environmental Protection Act, the Board decides cases and establishes regulations to restore and protect the environment.
Trade Association Links
Environmental Industry Association
EIA represents companies and individuals who manage solid and medical wastes; manufacture and distribute waste equipment; and provide environmental management, consulting and pollution-prevention-related services.
Illinois Counties Solid Waste Management Association
Established in 1993, ILCSWMA is a not-for-profit professional association for local level solid waste management professionals and other interested parties.
Illinois Recycling Association
The Illinois Recycling Association is the only collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state.
Founded in 1978, the National Recycling Coalition, Inc. (NRC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization representing all the diverse interests committed to the common goal of maximizing recycling to achieve the benefits of resource conservation, solid waste reduction, environmental protection, energy conservation and social and economic development.
Solid Waste Association of North America
SWANA has been the leading professional association in the solid waste field for over 40 years.
Other County Solid Waste Agencies
City of Chicago Department of Environment
DuPage County Solid Waste Department
Grundy County Office of Solid Waste Management
Kane County Department of Environmental Management
Kankakee County Regional Planning Department, Solid Waste & Environment
Kendall County Health Department, Environmental Health Services McHenry County Solid Waste Management Solid Waste Agency of Lake County Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County West Cook County Solid Waste Agency General Interest Links
It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life.
Focusing on environmental issues and activities that interest local residents of Joliet.
The Freecycle Network™ was started to promote waste reduction in Tucson and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!
As a part of Consumer Reports, GreenerChoices.org provides GREEN RATINGS on household products. You do not need to be a Consumer Reports member to access the GREEN RATINGS, however, you do need to be a member to access the regular rating information.
OurEarth.org is a non-profit organization with the purpose of making it easier for individuals to be environmentally conscious by providing the public with information on recycling, energy efficiency, and other environmental considerations. rainbarrelguide.com provides a comprehensive "why" and "how-to" description about modern day rain barrels.
