City of St. Clair Shores, Michigan-City Government

06/19/2026

Just a Reminder that Express Waste Services is our new trash collection provider for the community, & that pick-up starts @ 7AM on your designated pick up day.

WASTE SERVICE UPDATE

The City is pleased to officially welcome Express Waste Services as the new trash collection provider for the community.

Beginning June 15, Express Waste Services will collect trash, recycling, and yard waste throughout the St. Clair Shores community. At this time, all collection days and existing services will remain unchanged.

The only service that will be changing is the tree branch chipper service. Residents who require chipper service should contact the City at 586-445-5363 to schedule assistance or obtain additional information.

We thank Express Waste Services for working with the city during this transition week and look forward to improved services.

06/19/2026

Did you know the answer to this week's trivia? What is the name of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission's publication?

Answer: .... D) Muskrat Tales!

Why was it called Muskrat Tales? Well, the first publication in 1981 states, "although still seen occasionally today in the rivers and marshes of this area, muskrats were once very plentiful in this area. Their fur was valuable and the meat a delicacy. The name, often pronounced 'mushrat,' became a term of endearment used amongst the descendants of the old families of this area. They would say, partly in French and partly in English, 'How does it go, you mushrat you?' "

About the photograph: The 1987 photograph shown depicts the historical marker for the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, where members of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission are pictured presenting an award to Robert Salwa, historical writer for the Macomb Daily.

Learn more about our city's history at www.scsmi.net/history (https://www.scsmi.net/98/City-History)

(Pictures and information provided by the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission) See less

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Due to the forecasted weather conditions and to ensure the safety of our patrons, performers and staff, tonight’s Music On The Lake has been cancelled. 😢
Katmandu is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 pm.

06/16/2026

Coming to our Tea Party on Saturday June 20th? Check below for some details on the event! 🫖🌸

If you have any questions leave a comment!

06/16/2026

This new Book Club will be hosted on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm, at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum by the museum curator. The Book Club will focus on reading books written by Michigan Authors. April’s book will be "Murder Passes the Buck" by Deb Baker, a mystery novel set...

06/15/2026

Let's see if you've been paying attention. What is the name of the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission's publication?

A) Shores Stories
B) St. Clair Shores History
C) Duck Tales
D) Muskrat Tales

Comment your answer below and check back on Friday to see if you're right!

Learn more about our city's history at www.scsmi.net/history (https://www.scsmi.net/98/City-History)

(Pictures and information provided by the St. Clair Shores Historical Commission)

06/12/2026

Storms bring down your branches?

Brush must be cut to 4 feet or less in length. Branches must be 4 inches or less in diameter. Brush can be tied into 60-pound or less bundles with heavy twine or rope. It can also be placed in lawn bags or compost containers for pickup.

06/12/2026

WASTE SERVICE UPDATE

The City is pleased to officially welcome Express Waste Services as the new trash collection provider for the community.

Beginning June 15, Express Waste Services will collect trash, recycling, and yard waste throughout the St. Clair Shores community. At this time, all collection days and existing services will remain unchanged.

The only service that will be changing is the tree branch chipper service. Residents who require chipper service should contact the City at 586-445-5363 to schedule assistance or obtain additional information.

We thank Express Waste Services for working with the city during this transition week and look forward to improved services.

06/12/2026

UPDATE on the Jefferson Relief Sewer Tunneling Project

The intersection of 10 Mile and Jefferson is reopened! Traffic south of 10 Mile is one lane in both directions. Traffic north of 10 Mile is one lane going north. Southbound Jefferson traffic detours at 11 Mile to Harper to 10 Mile and back to Jefferson. Please use caution when traveling through this area.