St. Clair Shores
Waste & Recycling Services
Express is proud to partner with St. Clair Shores to provide top-quality waste and disposal services. We are committed to caring for the environment and the people of St. Clair Shores, actively supporting local community education and sustainability initiatives.
St. Clair Shores
Waste & Recycling Services
Express is proud to partner with St. Clair Shores to provide top-quality waste and disposal services. We are committed to caring for the environment and the people of St. Clair Shores, actively supporting local community education and sustainability initiatives.
Express Waste offers Curbside Service to all residents.
Please check the map below for your service day.
To inquire about this service, call Express at 313-933-7000.
- Curbside Service requires waste and recycling to be at the curb by 7:00 A.M. on the day of pickup. Please do not place items at the curb before 6:00 P.M. the evening before your service day.
All materials must be at the curb by 7:00 A.M.
Billing
April 1st is the start of a new contract year.
Your invoice will be mailed to you. You may receive it via email if you wish to sign up for digital payments. Enroll at: www.expresswm.com. Your invoice will be for the quarterly amount.but you must pay the annual total to receive the discount (see below).
If you are over the age of 62, you will qualify for a $1.00 monthly senior discount. To provide proof of age, please send a copy of your driver’s license to [email protected] or mail it to 22001 Hoover Rd., Warren, MI 48089.
With each contract year, Express Waste will offer a discount available to every resident who pre-pays for the year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027). Any outstanding balance must be paid in full to receive this discount. If you wish to receive the annual discounted rate, payment in full must be received by April 15, 2026.
For billing assistance, please call 248-927-1391 or visit expresswm.com.
We accept VISA, American Express, Discover, and Mastercard.
Waste & Recycling
Bulk & special pick up is available weekly in reasonable quantities.
Unacceptable waste items include, but is not limited to:
- Tires
- Concrete
- Fencing
- Contractor generated materials
- Liquids including paints, pesticides, gasoline, etc. (dried paint or paint mixed with kitty litter is allowed)
- Car parts
- Appliances containing Freon
- Flourescent bulds
- Human or pet excrements
- Animal bodies
- Car Batteries
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries
- Propane tanks
Acceptable recycling items include:
- Newspaper (including glossy inserts)
- Brown paper bags
- Plastics #1-7
- Magazines, catalogs, junk mail
- Paper, paperboard (Rolls for paper towel, toilet paper, wrapping paper)
- Cardboard (cut to 24” x 24” pieces)
- Glass bottles and jars (any color)
- Wine and alcohol bottles (please rinse)
- Metal and steel cans (please rinse)
- Aluminum cans
- Metal pots, pans, tins, and utensils
Unacceptable recylcing items include:
- Styrofoam
- Plastic shopping bags
- Pizza boxes
- Electronics
- Ceramics/dishes
- Food waste
- Cooking oil containers
- Hazardous waste containers
- Light bulbs
- Window glass
- Mirrors
- Yard waste
Express Rewards to promote recycling!
Express Waste is excited to offer you a rewards incentive program to encourage recycling in St. Clair Shores. Powered by Rewards for Recycling, this incentive program promotes sustainability through social media and E-mail blasts that encourages not just recycling, but ways to reduce and reuse resources as well.
Not only will you save on local and regional businesses for participating, but Express Waste Services Rewards gives out hundreds of dollars in gift cards every month to participating residents in random drawings.
Enroll today by visiting Rewards for Recycling
Compost / Yard Waste
Weekly pick up begins the week of March 30th through December 11th, 2026.
During the season, compost / yard waste is collected weekly on your service day.
- Yard Waste is to be placed in a brown yard bags or in 32-gallon plastic containers clearly maked with an “X” or “YARD WASTE” facing the street.
- Branches must not be more than two (2) inches in diameter, no longer than four (4) feet in length, and must be bundled.
- Bundles and containers must weight less than fifty (50) pounds.
- No tree stumps or trunks are accepted.
- No compost in plastic bags will be accepted.
Holiday Pick Up Schedule
If a holiday falls on or before your scheduled service day, pickup will be one day later than normal.
We observe the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
FAQ
Will my service day change?
No, your service day will remain the same.
What type of waste collection service does Express offer?
Express offers Curbside service.
Is there a charge for large item pick-ups?
No, all items are included in your quarterly rate. Please place all items at the curb and they will be picked up.
What time do I put my garbage outside?
Please place your waste, recycling, and yard waste at the curb before 7:00am on your service day.
What holidays does Express observe?
Express observes the following holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Will holidays affect my trash pickup day?
Yes, there will be a one-day delay in service.
How do I get a new or replacement cart?
- The City sells 64 and 96-gallon garbage carts for residents to purchase.
- Garbage cart deliveries take 4 to 6 weeks.
- Use of City issued garbage or recycling cart is voluntary.
- Garbage carts can be ordered and paid for at City Hall, 27600 Jefferson Circle Dr. City Hall is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
- Garbage Cart Online Order Form – Paypal only
- Garbage Cart/Recycling Cart Order Form (DOC)
When does compost season start?
Compost/Yard Waste season begins the week of March 30 through December 11, 2026.
What are unacceptable waste materials?
Unacceptable waste items include, but is not limited to:
- Tires
- Concrete
- Fencing
- Contractor generated materials
- Liquids including paints, pesticides, gasoline, etc. (dried paint or paint mixed with kitty litter is allowed)
- Car parts
- Appliances containing Freon
- Flourescent bulds
- Human or pet excrements
- Animal bodies
- Car Batteries
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries
- Propane tanks
What are acceptable recyclables?
Acceptable recycling items include:
- Newspaper (including glossy inserts)
- Brown paper bags
- Plastics #1-7
- Magazines, catalogs, junk mail
- Paper, paperboard (Rolls for paper towel, toilet paper, wrapping paper)
- Cardboard (cut to 24” x 24” pieces)
- Glass bottles and jars (any color)
- Wine and alcohol bottles (please rinse)
- Metal and steel cans (please rinse)
- Aluminum cans
- Metal pots, pans, tins, and utensils
What are unacceptable recyclables?
Unacceptable recycling items include:
- Styrofoam
- Plastic Bags
- Pizza Boxes
- Electronics
- Ceramics/Dishes
- Food Waste
- Cooking Oil Containers
- Light Bulbs
- Window Glass
- Mirrors
- Yard Waste
Do you have any questions about St. Clair Shores
NEW waste hauling services?
Please call us to report service issues for Express Residential Services. Including missed stops, complaints, or other concerns regarding trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk pickups.
When you call us, you’ll receive a friendly team member and not voicemail. Your service requests are handled quickly and efficiently. Our dedicated Team Express employees are what drives our success.