Water is billed by the Village; refuse and recycling go out in the green and blue wheeled carts every home gets (35/65/95-gallon sizes), billed with your water bill or quarterly without Village water service. The vehicle sticker program was eliminated in the 2024 budget, so that's one less errand than older guides mention. Questions: Public Works, (847) 870-5640.
Free to anyone living within Village limits — bring ID showing your current name and address to the Main Library or South Branch. A card for anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian's signature. Circulation desk: (847) 590-3624.
🏠 Indoor🧒 Kid-friendly💵 Free
Most residents set up one household account, then register for pools, rec classes, and seasonal programs individually — browse the current program guide to get started.
🌳 Outdoor🧒 Kid-friendly
Most of the village's elementary and middle schools are part of District 57 — confirm your specific address, since school boundaries don't always follow village lines.
Prospect High School, Mount Prospect's own, is part of District 214, which also serves several neighboring towns — again, confirm by address rather than assuming.
The Downtown Merchants cover shops, restaurants, and events within walking distance of most of the village and the Metra station.
The Village's own tourism site rounds out things to do and see nearby, beyond downtown.