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Your Spring Cleaning Solution Community cleanup events for e-waste, shredding, household hazardous waste and more!

Spring Cleanup Days Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at DPW These events are ideal for items such as tires, wood, and brick. Hazard ous waste and explosive materials will not be accepted. Visit sterling heights.gov/springclean for details. Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at DPW microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, vacuums and other electronic items during the city-sponsored Electronics Recycling Day. Nearly all electronics will be accepted. A good rule of thumb: if it has an elec tric cord, it can be recycled. Residents can recycle old televisions, computers,

Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at DPW

Shred Day Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at DPW Steri-Cycle will be at DPW to shred documents for no charge. Shredding will be conducted on site for complete security and the shredded materials will be recycled. A limit of three paper size boxes (15”L x 12”D x 10”H) will be shredded per person.

The annual Household Hazardous Waste Event is for Sterling Heights residents only. Accepted items include paint products, aerosols, pesticides, batteries, fuels, fluorescent tubes, propane cylinders, oils, antifreeze, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, medicines, and medical sharps. Items such as appliances, construction debris, explosives, household trash, yard waste, and unidentified materials will not be accepted.

Know Where to Go The Department of Public Works is located at 7200 18 Mile Road. Early arrivals delay setup. Please do not arrive before 9 a.m. Scan this code for detailed information about the Sterling Heights Community Cleanup Events.

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