Utilities setup: moving to Royal Oak, MI
Electric, gas, water, trash and mail — who to call first.
- Start electric and gas service before move-in day.
- Set up water billing with the city and find your trash day.
- Choose an internet provider for your address.
- Forward your mail with USPS.
- How do I start, stop or transfer electricity, gas and water in Royal Oak?According to the Michigan Public Service Commission's service-area maps, DTE Electric supplies electricity and Consumers Energy supplies natural gas in Royal Oak. Water and sewer billing is handled by the City Treasurer's Office.
- How do I set up trash service and find my trash day in Royal Oak?There is nothing to sign up for: the City of Royal Oak includes weekly trash, recycling and seasonal yard waste collection in property taxes. Priority Waste collects under contract with the Department of Public Services.
- When is my trash and recycling day in Royal Oak?Royal Oak collects curbside recycling weekly on the same day as your trash. Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
- How do I get internet service in Royal Oak?The FCC National Broadband Map shows which providers report service at each individual address. We don't list providers here until we can pull the FCC's figures for the city directly, so check your exact address on the map.
- How do I change my address with the post office in Royal Oak?USPS takes change-of-address requests online through its official Movers Guide, which charges a small identity-verification fee, or in person at a post office. Royal Oak's post office is at 200 W 2nd St.