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Did you know? Christmas trees are collected and used as compost.

Any live Christmas trees will be collected on your scheduled refuse collection day from 1/5/26 - 1/16/26.

🎄Please be sure to remove any decorations such as lights, ornaments, and tinsel from the tree!

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Our office is closed today. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day today. Thursday's pickup will be on Friday and Friday's pickup will be on Saturday. 

Happy Holidays!

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Public Works will be closed on December 24th and December 25th, 2025. We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season!

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Garbage will be delayed on Christmas Day only. If your pick-up day falls on Thursday, place your garbage out on Friday. And if your pick up is Friday, place your garbage out on Saturday. 
For a full list of garbage holidays, see the following link:https://t.co/ZQ7xMi7CmK

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Having guests for the holidays? 

Be sure to request overnight parking permission. 

 🚗 Reach out to the Mount Prospect Police Non-Emergency line at 847-870-5656 for more information.

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Every Tuesday from 10:00 am -12:00 pm and every Thursday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Public Works accepts Styrofoam material for recycling. This program is open year round for residential Styrofoam items. Check out the link for more information.

 👉 https://t.co/kTgI1ybNkE

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Is your refuse cart broken or in need of a new size? You can get a replacement cart or exchange sizes by contacting Public Works.

Give us a call at [phone] or submit an online request through MPDelivers  👉 https://t.co/JF43PwueWh

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Volume 11 of the Public Works Capital Improvement Projects Newsletter has been posted to The Village Website for December!

Follow the link to read December's newsletter. 
 🖱️ https://t.co/BS7xHXQkOh

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Winter is a great time to perform some maintenance on dormant trees to prepare for a healthy growing season next year!

🌳Check out some winter tree care tips on the Public Works website: https://t.co/o7VbJmRbxo

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Did you know? Public Works recycles broken holiday lights. Bring your old and broken lights to our recycling center open 24/7! 

Dropbox can be found at the west end of our parking lot at 1700 W Central Rd. 

Learn more about PW Recycling Programs: https://t.co/kTgI1ybNkE

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In the event of a waterline rupture, its important to know where the main shutoff valve is.
Below are tips to prevent frozen waterlines:
Insulate indoor water lines
Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses
Leave a slow drip of cold water running
Open cabinets under faucets

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Requesting a service is easier than ever using the MPDelivers program through SeeClickFix. 

Over 70 different types of services can be requested online, such as street maintenance, sewer problems, tree maintenance, and more!

 🖱️Follow this link to start: https://t.co/1ZuTRQNoEV

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December is the last month for the curbside organics program. Last week of pick-up will be the week of 12/15 - 12/19. Organics collection will begin again in spring.

For more info on acceptable items and preparation requirements see the following link: https://t.co/MppRiQ3pk8

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The fall season is nearing its end. Be sure to take the proper steps to winterize your water lines. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/Y9b9e74W09

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The Village offers textile recycling - a way for residents to recycle used clothing items instead of throwing them away. For more information, visit: https://t.co/Fd4uogxyVT

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Our office is closed today, and garbage collection was only delayed yesterday. Please put your carts out a day later. Thursday's pickup is today, and Friday's is on Saturday.

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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Bulk items are collected weekly on your regularly scheduled collection day. Collection is provided at no additional charge, and the number of items that can be placed at the curb is not limited. For more information, check our site. https://t.co/EGYrQO1rPR

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Due to predicted winter weather on Sat. loose-leaf collection is cancelled for Dec. 1–5.
If your street was already collected, don’t place additional leaves in the street. Use kraft bags or rigid containers for pickup on your garbage day. Bagged collection ends week of Dec.15.

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Ensure recyclables are empty, clean, and dry before placing them in the recycling container. One dirty item can contaminate thousands of pounds of materials. https://t.co/Fd4uogxyVT