Mount Prospect Extends Waste Contract With Small Cost Increases

Village Board approves 10-year extension with Republic Services for residential and commercial waste services.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Mount Prospect Village Board has approved a 10-year contract extension with Republic Services for solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection services for single-family homes, multi-family properties, and businesses throughout the village. The residential rate will increase slightly from $12.95 to $13.31 per household per month, with future adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and projected annual increases between 2.5%-3.5%.

Why it matters

Even with the small rate increases, Mount Prospect's residential waste services rates remain among the lowest in the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) region, where the average monthly rate is $18.90. The contract extension ensures continued comprehensive waste services for residents and businesses while keeping costs competitive.

The details

Under the new 10-year agreement, Republic Services will continue to provide weekly refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection, unlimited bulk and brush pickup, automated carts with free exchanges, holiday tree collection, and special collections for single-family homes. The contract also covers approximately 8,865 multi-family units and about 725 commercial accounts, with multi-family and commercial service rates adjusting annually based on CPI. Some common commercial service configurations are expected to see double-digit savings under the new rate structure.

  • The new contract takes effect when the current agreement expires later this year.
  • The new contract runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2037.

The players

Republic Services

A waste management company that will continue to provide solid waste, recycling, and yard waste collection services for Mount Prospect under the new 10-year contract extension.

Mount Prospect Village Board

The local government body that approved the 10-year contract extension with Republic Services for waste services in the village.

Sean Dorsey

The Public Works Director for the Village of Mount Prospect, who stated that the contract maintains a strong level of service while keeping costs competitive for residents and businesses.

Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)

The regional agency where the average monthly residential waste services rate is $18.90, making Mount Prospect's rates among the lowest in the area.

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What they’re saying

“We believe this contract maintains a strong, comprehensive level of service while keeping costs competitive for our residents and businesses.”

— Sean Dorsey, Public Works Director (journal-topics.com)

What’s next

The new contract with Republic Services for Mount Prospect's waste services will take effect when the current agreement expires later this year.

The takeaway

By extending its waste services contract with Republic Services, Mount Prospect is able to maintain comprehensive waste, recycling, and yard waste collection for residents and businesses at rates that remain among the lowest in the region, demonstrating the village's commitment to providing cost-effective municipal services.