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Port St. Lucie, FL Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Service
Mandatory via city franchise hauler
Curbside residential collects
Garbage, yard waste, bulk, recycling
Commercial collects
Garbage and rubbish only
Billing responsibility
Property owner
Schedule set by
Director + franchise agreement

Summary

Port St. Lucie requires every residential and commercial property to use the city's franchise hauler for garbage collection under Section 80.03 of the Code of Ordinances. There is no opt-out: owners are billed for the mandatory service, and Section 80.11 gives the Director authority to set the actual pickup days and frequency through the franchise agreement.

(a)The following types of waste generated in the city by the following property types shall be collected by an approved franchise hauler pursuant to a service agreement subject to the limitations and restrictions set forth herein:(1)Residential property where waste is collected at curbside: garbage, yard waste, bulk waste, and recyclable materials.(2)Residential property where waste is collected in mechanical containers: garbage, rubbish, bulk waste, and recyclable materials.(3)Commercial property: garbage and rubbish.(b)The owner(s) of the property shall be responsible for the use of such service by all occupants of the property and shall be responsible for the payment of service charges in accordance with the applicable service agreement. ... The director shall have the authority to establish or change the size, type, and number of collection containers, days, frequency, and location of collection, amount of solid waste services needed, and such other matters relating to the collection, conveyance, and disposal of solid waste... These containers shall be emptied on a schedule agreed upon by the customer and the franchise hauler, as specified in the franchise agreement.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 103).

Full Breakdown

08. 3632 if it chooses that method. " That means the actual weekly collection calendar residents see is set administratively through the current franchise contract rather than printed in the ordinance.

Violations & Fines

Failing to use the mandatory service or interfering with collection is enforced under Section 80.16, which makes it "unlawful for any person to fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with and abide by each provision" of Chapter 80, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense. The Special Magistrate has jurisdiction over these violations, and cases can also be pursued under Chapters 37, 40, or Florida Statute Chapter 162.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I opt out of trash service in Port St. Lucie?
No. Section 80.03(a) requires every residential and commercial property to have its garbage, yard waste, bulk waste, and recyclable materials collected by the city's approved franchise hauler under a service agreement. There is no self-haul exemption written into the Code for occupied property.
Who is billed for solid waste service?
The property owner. Section 80.03(b) makes the owner responsible for the use of the service by all occupants and for payment of service charges, and the city may collect unpaid charges as a non-ad valorem assessment under Florida Statute § 197.3632.
Where does the city set my actual pickup day?
Not in the ordinance itself. Section 80.11 gives the Director authority to set collection days, frequency, and container details, with the schedule "agreed upon by the customer and the franchise hauler, as specified in the franchise agreement," so check your current hauler's route calendar for the exact day.

Sources & Official References

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