St. Clair Shores Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays (2026)
Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–28, 2026): Based on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal. Christmas and New Year's weeks: Mon–Thu normal; Friday to Saturday.
Last checked Oct 14, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan
Who picks up trash in St. Clair Shores
Express Waste Services (new city contract; service began June 15, 2026).
Hauler guide: Express Waste Services
How to find your pickup day
Pickup runs Monday–Friday by route. Find your day on the city's Garbage Collection Routes map (PDF).
Holiday delay rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday and it is on or before your pickup day, your pickup is one day later. Weekend holidays cause no delay.
Upcoming holiday weeks
Thanksgiving Day, Thu Nov 26, 2026
Week of Nov 23–28
Based on holiday ruleBased on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Christmas Day, Fri Dec 25, 2026
Week of Dec 21–26
Based on holiday ruleBased on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
New Year's Day, Fri Jan 1, 2027
Week of Dec 28–Jan 2
Based on holiday ruleBased on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
“Published schedule” means the city, township, or hauler posted this week's changes. “Based on holiday rule” means we applied the published rule to the calendar; confirm closer to the date.
Recycling
Recycling is collected on your regular pickup day.
Yard waste: when the season ends
Yard waste collection ends December 11, 2026 (the second Friday in December).
Bulk items
Express picks up large household items placed neatly at the curb, in reasonable amounts, at no extra charge. Wrap mattresses in plastic. More than one room's worth needs a dumpster. The city and Express disagree on appliances with Freon (the city says they can go out; Express lists them as not accepted), so check with the city before setting one out.
Good to know
- Large brush chipping is available by DPW appointment (Thursdays).
Quick answers
Is trash delayed in St. Clair Shores for Thanksgiving 2026?
Based on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Thursday pickups move to Friday and Friday pickups move to Saturday. Monday–Wednesday should be normal.
Is trash delayed in St. Clair Shores for Christmas 2026?
Based on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Dec 26.
Is trash delayed in St. Clair Shores for New Year's 2027?
Based on St. Clair Shores' holiday rule, Friday pickups move to Saturday, Jan 2.
Who picks up trash in St. Clair Shores, and how do I find my pickup day?
Express Waste Services (new city contract; service began June 15, 2026). Pickup runs Monday–Friday by route. Find your day on the city's Garbage Collection Routes map (PDF).
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Always confirm with St. Clair Shores before a holiday week.
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