Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Warren
Trash Day
Curbside trash is collected weekly, Monday through Friday, based on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste/compost is collected weekly on your regular collection day from April 1 through December 1.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash, recycling, and seasonal compost pickups are provided by the City of Warren Sanitation Division and supported through property taxes rather than a separate monthly trash bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Direct Pay, Mail, Phone, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Low-income assistance is available for city water services through the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP); no separate trash discounts apply as basic collection is tax-funded.
Blue Cart (Blue Lid) Bin (Trash)
All household garbage must be bagged before placement in the blue-lidded 95-gallon cart. Carts must be set out by 6:00 AM on your collection day (but no earlier than 6:00 PM the night before) with lids completely closed. Keep carts 3 feet apart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste and wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Solidified latex paint (lid removed)
Blue Cart (or Red Bin fading out) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables should be placed loosely in your cart. Cardboard boxes must be broken down. Your recycling container must be placed at least 5 feet away from your regular garbage cart at the curb.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard (broken down and flattened)
- ✓Mixed paper, newspaper, and magazines
- ✓Metal and tin cans
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food-soiled materials
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Place compost in the blue 95-gallon cart with a brown lid, or in 30-gallon brown paper bags. Branches must be tied in small bundles. Plastic bags are strictly prohibited. Curbside season runs from April 1 to December 1.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden and flower bed debris
- ✓Small brush and tree branches (under 2 inches thick and 4 feet long)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your normal collection day
Placement
Set bulk items neatly next to the rubbish containers by 6:00 AM on collection day. Ensure appliances have all doors removed to prevent child entrapment hazards.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (doors removed, Freon removal not required)
- ✓ Rolled carpet (4-foot tied bundles)
- ✓ Couches and household goods
Not Accepted
- ✕ Mirrors and glass doorwalls
- ✕ Garage doors and building materials
- ✕ Air conditioners/dehumidifiers (unless Freon is professionally removed)
- ✕ Dirt, sod, concrete, bricks, and tires
Curbside bulk collection is included for bona-fide residents. Landlords dealing with tenant evictions will be charged by the Sanitation Department for excessive debris removal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday occurs during the week, the refuse collection schedule will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Normal schedules resume the following Monday.
Yard Waste Exception
During the active season (April 1 to Dec 1), compost collection follows the same exact holiday delay as standard trash and recycling.
Holidays falling on weekends typically do not interrupt the Monday-Friday curbside collection routes.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
AprilCurbside compost season officially begins on April 1st. Make sure your brown-lidded carts are ready and any early spring yard cleanup debris is placed in biodegradable paper bags, not plastic.
Winter
December - MarchCurbside yard waste pickup is completely suspended from December 2nd to March 31st. During these months, you must bring any remaining winter brush or debris directly to the Recycling Center on Flanders.
Year-Round
January - DecemberIf you have large tree trunks or stumps cut to firewood size (18 inches long and under 10 inches in diameter), do not put them at the curb. Bring them to the recycling center where they are repurposed as free firewood for residents.
Local Tips & Community Info
Keep Warren Clean: Your Weekly Refuse Services
The City of Warren's Sanitation Division directly manages all curbside garbage and recycling pickups for local neighborhoods. To ensure a smooth process, residents are provided with designated rollout carts. By utilizing the municipal fleet, Warren is able to offer reliable weekly collections. If you have questions about your specific route day or need to report a missed stop, you can reach out directly to the Public Service Department's Sanitation branch by dialing (586) 775-1400.
When to Roll Out the Carts
Timing is everything when it comes to keeping neighborhood streets orderly. All trash and recycling receptacles must be positioned at the curb no later than 7:00 AM on your scheduled service day. To prevent neighborhood blight, city ordinances request that you do not leave your bins out indefinitely. Pull them back to your house or garage by the end of the collection day. Keep a reasonable clearance around each container so the automated lifting mechanisms can grab them without knocking over mailboxes or scratching parked vehicles.
Heavy Hauls: Furniture and Appliance Pickup
Replacing old furniture or upgrading kitchen appliances doesn't have to be a headache. The City of Warren allows residents to place acceptable bulky items out alongside their standard weekly refuse. Items like mattresses, couches, and old washing machines will be hauled away. However, for extremely large cleanouts, construction debris, or hazardous materials, residents should take advantage of the municipal Drop-Off Center, which is operated directly by the Sanitation Division.
Compost and Seasonal Yard Debris
During the growing season, maintaining your lawn generates a lot of organic waste. Warren provides specialized compost collection for grass clippings, twigs, and autumn leaves. Residents must place these materials in brown Kraft paper bags or in personal 32-gallon trash cans that feature a prominent Yard Waste decal. Do not use plastic bags for compost, as they will be left at the curb. Yard debris is collected on the same day as your standard garbage during the active spring-to-fall schedule.
Navigating Holiday Collection Shifts
National holidays often require a brief pause in municipal operations. When holidays such as Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, or New Year's Day occur on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be delayed by 24 hours. For example, if Christmas falls on a Wednesday, Wednesday routes are pushed to Thursday, and Friday routes extend into Saturday. Normal scheduling always resumes the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
City of Warren Recycling Center
25801 Flanders Ave, Warren, MI
Materials Accepted
Macomb County Environmental (Household Hazardous Waste)
Macomb County Health Department (Locations Vary)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official phone number for the Warren Sanitation Division?
You can reach the City of Warren Sanitation Division by calling (586) 775-1400 for any questions regarding garbage pick-up, curbside recycling, or the drop-off center.
Does the City of Warren have a place to dump extra trash?
Yes, the Sanitation Division operates a municipal Drop-Off Center for residents who have excess rubbish or materials that cannot be collected at the curb.
Will a holiday change my regular garbage day in Warren?
Yes. If a major recognized holiday falls on a weekday, your curbside collection will be pushed back by one day for the remainder of that week.