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Since its founding in 1949, the Village Park Forest has equally valued the three pillars of sustainability: environment, economy, and equity.

This office was created as a home for the village's sustainability efforts.

10/30/2026

Slay the Vampire Heat Loss This Halloween!

Looking for a way to save energy and money? Stop by the Park Forest Tool Lending Library TOMORROW, Halloween Day, for a FREE Water Heater Insulation Blanket!

Installing a water heater insulation blanket can help reduce standby heat loss by 25% to 45% and typically save $20 to $60 per year on energy costs.

Event Details:
- When: Saturday, October 31, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Park Forest Tool Lending Library, Aqua Center Building
- Address: 30 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest

A few things to know:
- Free water heater insulation blankets for Park Forest residents.
- Limit one per person.
- Available while supplies last!

Stop by, pick up your free energy-saving item, and learn more about ways to make your home more energy efficient.

Don't let your energy dollars go bump in the night! Slay the vampire heat loss this Halloween!

This giveaway is made possible through support from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commision ComEd

10/20/2026

Park Forest Residents, get a treat not a trick for Halloween at the Tool Lending Library!

Slay the Vampire Energy Loss with a free water heater insulation blanket and save up to $60 on annual energy costs.

One per person while supplies last.

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commision ComEd

10/12/2026

Did you miss our Fall Shred event? Richton Park is hosting one on Wednesday from 9am -1pm.

Park Forest Sustainability Office

10/03/2026

Wow! What a successful Shred/Drug Take-Back event today ! 260 + people attended and about 46 lbs. of medicine being properly recycled.

Thanks to Midway Movers and Document Destruction, Homewood Disposal, the Park Forest Environment Commissioners, and the Park Forest Police Dept.

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commission

10/02/2026

Tomorrow is Park Forest's Fall On-site Shredding and Drug Take-Back!

Pack those boxes with sensitive documents only. No binder clips, 3 ring binders, and no plastic of any kind.

Bring pill form over the counter or prescription drugs as well. Can leave in the container. No sharps, liquids, or lotions will be accepted.

New location: Parking lot off of Main Street from Orchard Blvd.

Open to all!

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commision Homewood Disposal

09/29/2026

Fall on-site shredding and prescription drug take-back is this Saturday!

Spread the word.

See below for details.

Park Forest Sustainability Office Park Forest Environment Commision Village of Park Forest

09/11/2026

Did you know that both Will County and Cook County Park Foresters can take advantage of the Will County Green Offerings?

Sign up for Will County Green for their monthly newsletter at the link below to stay informed.

https://www.willcountygreen.com/signup.aspx

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commision

Welcome to WillCountyGreen.com, a new website brought to you as part of the educational efforts of Will County Energy Efficiency Strategy with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. The mission of this website is to make information available to residents of all ages, business and community gro...

09/10/2026

Repair Cafe Tonight!

Do you have a piece of jewelry that broke, eyeglasses that need tightening, a button sewn on, a chair that the leg is loose, a ceramic keepsake that broke, or a bike with a flat tire? These items and more could get a free repair at our volunteer fixer REPAIR CAFE.

How does it work you ask?

-One item per person
-First come, first served
-15-minute repair time
-Volunteer fixers
-No guarantees

Have a part that is needed for the repair, bring it along.

Our Mission:
Reduce landfill waste, Save resources, Share knowledge, Build community, Have fun!

See complete listing on our flyer below.

Park Forest Sustainability Office Village of Park Forest Park Forest Environment Commision Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Village of Flossmoor, Illinois Park Forest Public Library .org

Address

Park Forest, IL
60466

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17085038153

Website

https://www.villageofparkforest.com/99/Sustainability

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