Warren, MI trash pickup schedule
Warren trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of Warren Sanitation Division (25601 Flanders; 586-775-1400) collects trash, recycling, compost and bulky items curbside for all residences including rentals, weekly.2 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly (the city's 2026 cart policy covers trash, recycling and compost carts for weekly collection), yard waste weekly on the collection day during the season24 |
| Set out | at the curb by 6:00 a.m., not before 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection day; carts 3 ft apart, lid closed; store carts at side of house or rear yard until then2 |
| Your pickup day | Collection Monday-Friday by area (static 'Sanitation Collection Days' street map, map date 7/8/2011); call 586-775-1400 to confirm. Zone map: cityofwarren.org7 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Warren holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | When an observed holiday falls during the week (Mon-Fri), the collection schedule is one day late; the normal schedule resumes the following week. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.19 |
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| Official notice | cityofwarren.org |
No dated list of holidays is published for Warren; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Warren
| How it works | Set collection days2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | no appointment: set bulky items neatly next to the trash cart on the regular weekly collection day2 |
| Limits | carpet/padding cut, rolled and tied in 4-ft lengths; mattresses with bed bugs wrapped in plastic; refrigerators/freezers empty with doors removed; A/C units and dehumidifiers need Freon removed with proof sticker2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Warren
| Pickup | weekly (the city's 2026 cart policy covers trash, recycling and compost carts for weekly collection)4 |
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| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | clear glass (empty) curbside; colored glass at the Recycling Center only (2026 flyer)3 |
| Plastics | #1 and #2 jugs and bottles (2026 flyer; older web text also lists wide-mouth #3-#7 tubs)3 |
Accepted
- paperboard, milk and juice cartons (no wax-coated paperboard)3
- newspapers, office paper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail3
- cardboard and paper bags, flattened and cut into pieces3
- steel, tin and aluminum cans (empty)3
- plastic jugs and bottles #1 and #23
- kitchen cookware (metal pots, pans, tins, utensils)3
- clear glass (empty)3
Not accepted
- garbage, plastic bags, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, medical waste/syringes, flammable liquids, household cleaners, chemicals, tires, shingles, garden hose, concrete3
- household batteries, styrofoam, electronics, kitchen oils, motor oil/antifreeze, electrical cords, dried paint cans, colored glass, wood (Recycling Center only)3
Programs
- Recycling Center drop-off for batteries, styrofoam, electronics, scrap metal, motor oil and antifreeze (5-gallon limit)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes, curbside compost collection1 |
|---|---|
| Season | April 1 - December 1 (no curbside compost Dec 2 - Mar 31; Recycling Center accepts compost year round)110 |
| How often | weekly on the collection day during the season4 |
| Rules | 95-gallon blue compost cart with brown lid or 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags (no plastic); 5 ft from other garbage; branches bundled, max 4 ft long, under 2 in. diameter, liftable by one person; no logs, trunks or stumps curbside2 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | leaves go in the compost cart or paper yard bags during compost season (through Dec 1); the city encourages mulching leaves1 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
City of Warren Sanitation Division Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 25601 Flanders (off Frazho between Groesbeck and Schoenherr), Warren, MI · Map1 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday closed (2026 flyer; the web page says Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noon, subject to change)13 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Warren residents only with proof of residency (driver's license); no contractors1 |
| Accepts | furniture, household refuse, cooking oil, paper, cardboard, auto batteries, motor oil and antifreeze (5-gal limit), electrical wire, computers, electronics, styrofoam, scrap metal, appliances, compost, limited building materials; NOT tree stumps, hazardous waste or shingles; free wood chips/firewood/compost when available1 |
Macomb County Household Hazardous Waste collection (Mt. Clemens site)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 43525 Elizabeth Road (next to the Macomb County Jail), Mount Clemens, MI · Map8 |
| Hours | select Fridays April-June and September-November, by appointment (hotline 586-466-7923)8 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Macomb County residents; no business waste8 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | City of Warren Sanitation Division (586) 775-1400; [email protected]1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | cityofwarren.org |
Nearby cities
- Sterling Heights, MI6 miles · A private hauler under city contract
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- Dearborn, MI16 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Ann Arbor, MI39 miles · The city collects
- Toledo, OH64 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Cleveland, OH98 miles · The city collects
All Michigan cities: Michigan trash pickup schedules.
Warren trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Warren?
Trash is collected weekly. Collection Monday-Friday by area (static 'Sanitation Collection Days' street map, map date 7/8/2011); call 586-775-1400 to confirm.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Warren?
Set collection days. no appointment: set bulky items neatly next to the trash cart on the regular weekly collection day
Does Warren recycle glass?
Glass: clear glass (empty) curbside; colored glass at the Recycling Center only (2026 flyer).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Warren?
call City of Warren Sanitation Division (586) 775-1400; [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Sanitation Division (Trash, Recycle, and Compost)City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Guidelines for Curbside Refuse and Compost Collection (11/5/2024)City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Recycling Trifold 2026City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Cart Replacement & Repair Policy (effective Feb 12, 2026)City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Information Concerning Disposal of Waste Materials (6/2019)City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Household Hazardous Waste ChecklistCity · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Sanitation Collection Days map (map date 7/8/2011)City · cityofwarren.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Household hazardous waste collection (Macomb County Health Department)County · macombgov.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Trash Pickup will be one day behind this week (news, 2025-09-01)City · cityofwarren.org · checked November 1, 2026
- 10 Curbside Compost Pickup Extended (news, 2025-11-21)City · cityofwarren.org · checked November 1, 2026
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