St. Clair Shores trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City contracts Express Waste (313-933-7000) — began Jun 15, 2026 (city Waste Disposal Guide; Days unchanged… Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | After 6 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Express accept list (paper, plastics 1–7, cardboard ≤24"×24", glass, metal, etc.); recycle cart. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Express weekly reasonable quantities included in rate. City: large furnishings/appliances at curb; mattresses plastic-wrapped; Freon units doors off. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Express Waste Services |
| Contacts | Express 313-933-7000; DPW 586-445-5363; billing 248-927-1391; City Hall 586-445-5200. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
After 6 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m.
Where
Curb.
Limits
32 gal/60 lb if own cans; bags 40 lb.
Not allowed
Express list (tires, concrete, fencing, contractor debris, liquids, Freon per Express, batteries, propane, etc.); yard exclusions.
Bags
Per can rules.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City Garbage/Recycling/Yard Waste + 2026 Guide + Express
Verified 2026-10-15 · scsmi.net · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
City/Express: weekday holiday → one-day delay; weekend → no delay.
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Full details for St. Clair Shores: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contracts Express Waste (313-933-7000) — began Jun 15, 2026 (city Waste Disposal Guide; Days unchanged (schedule PDF). Out after 6 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m. day of. City carts voluntary (64/96-gal trash, 64-gal recycle) or own ≤32 gal / ≤60 lb; bags ≤40 lb. DPW 586-445-5363.)
- Recycling
- Express accept list (paper, plastics 1–7, cardboard ≤24"×24", glass, metal, etc.). City carts voluntary.
- Bulk pickup
- Express weekly reasonable quantities / included in rate. City: large furnishings/appliances at curb; mattresses plastic-wrapped; Freon units doors off (city page). Conflict: Express unacceptable list includes Freon appliances. Clean-outs >1 room → dumpster.
- Curbside: when
- After 6 p.m. prior – before 7 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curb.
- Curbside: limits
- 32 gal/60 lb if own cans; bags 40 lb.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard week of Apr 1 – 2nd Fri Dec; 2026 begins Mar 30 – Dec 11 (city/Express). Lawn bags or 32-gal marked Yard Waste/Compost ≤60 lb; bags ≤40 lb; no plastic; brush ≤4 ft / ≤4 in dia (city) vs Express ≤2 in dia bundled ≤50 lb.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Express list (tires, concrete, fencing, contractor debris, liquids, Freon per Express, batteries, propane, etc.); yard exclusions.
- Curbside: bags
- Per can rules.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on page HTML.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
City/Express: weekday holiday → one-day delay; weekend → no delay. NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Hauler
- Express Waste Services
- Contacts
- Express 313-933-7000; DPW 586-445-5363; billing 248-927-1391; City Hall 586-445-5200
- Find your day
- City Garbage/Recycling/Yard Waste + 2026 Guide + Express
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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