Organics Collection Program resumes April 1

The Village of Mount Prospect's Organics Collection program resumes April 1. Formerly known as the Yard Waste program, the collection has been expanded to accept organic material, including fruits, vegetables, etc.

Acceptable organic waste includes grass clippings, brush, flowers, leaves, fruits and vegetables, pastas, meat (no bone), breads, crackers, cereals, dairy - cheese, yogurt (no liquids) and coffee grounds.

All yard waste and organic material will be collected in unlimited quantities on residents' normal refuse collection day for no additional charge (no sticker required), but residents must provide their own rigid container or obtain one through the cart rental program for collection.

Kraft paper bags may be used if you are disposing of yard waste only. Food material cannot go in a Kraft paper bag. Organics Service will be provided April 1 through Dec. 13 (date subject to change).

More information on the organics program can be found on the village website, www.mountprospect.org, or by contacting Public Works at (847) 870-5640 or publicworksdept@mountprospect.org.