Residents can bring unwanted books to Will County recycling event

Those who wish to unload any unwanted books for recycling can do so at a Will County event this weekend.

The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource, Recovery and Energy Division will hold a book recycling event starting Friday through Sunday. Residents can bring their unwanted books and take books for free. Children’s books, novels and cookbooks are always desired, according to an event flyer.

The event will take place at the Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, located at 2501 Highland Park Drive in Joliet. To reach the site, visitors can take Route 30 to Highland Park Drive and follow the signs to the Nature Center building.

Attendees will be required to wear face masks during the recycling event.

For more information on the event, visit willcountygreen.com or call 815-727-8834.