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Council members criticize Priority Waste service; request documentation and contract follow-up
Summary
Councilmembers raised recurring complaints about missed and late trash and yard-waste pickups by Priority Waste, asking staff for evidence of where trucks dump material, dump tickets and documentation to support enforcement or contractual remedies. Council noted the contract expires June 30, 2026.
Several St. Clair Shores council members used the May 19 meeting to press city staff for stronger oversight of Priority Waste after weeks of missed and late trash and yard-waste pickups.
Council members and staff described repeated resident complaints about missed collections, long completion times during spring yard cleanup and late-night pickups. Administration reported Priority Waste cited mechanical issues and…
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