City Commission Meets Monday

Residents can find agendas for city commission meetings on the city's website.

Please note, meeting agendas are often revised at the last minute, so please recheck the agenda prior to the meeting for any changes.

Free Trees!

The City of Royal Oak has 500 FREE trees to give away to qualifying residents. 

The trees must be planted in the public right-of-way (ROW) for property owners that do not currently have a street tree. (The ROW is the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb, sometimes dubbed a 'tree lawn.')

If you are a property owner in Royal Oak and would like to request a tree, please complete the online form. 

 Thank you for helping to expand Royal Oak's tree canopy!

Yard Waste Collection Begins

Royal Oak's waste management contractor, GFL Environmental, will begin yard waste collection a week early in 2023. They'll start this year on Monday, March 27.

Here's what you need to know!

• Please have yard waste out no later than 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day as the contractor can change routes at any time. 
• Yard waste may be placed in 32-gallon trash cans, clearly labeled with a “yard waste” decal facing the street, so it can be easily spotted for pickup. Free yard waste decals are available at the DPS office on Campbell Road and at City Hall.
• Yard waste may also be placed in a 30-gallon paper yard waste bag, available at most stores.
• Containers and bags cannot weigh more than 50 pounds each. Plastic bags are not acceptable.

More information.

Download and print a guide. 

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

Know Royal Oak's Roots!

Be in the know about the history of Royal Oak by signing up for the Royal Oak Historical Society email blasts.

Keep up with events, exhibits, and history talks coming up in the near future. The informative quarterly newsletter is sent directly to your inbox.

Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Royal Oak Historical Society email sign-up form.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use. 

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens.  When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.