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Port St. Lucie Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. Bulk waste collection is intended for items that are too large to fit inside the garbage cart. Bulk waste is collected once per month on the same day as your other services. Bulk waste piles should be kept within the 2-cubic-yard limit.

Port St. Lucie bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Port St. Lucie
Collection ruleBulk waste collection is intended for items that are too large to fit inside the garbage cart. Bulk waste is collected once per month on the same day as your other services. Bulk waste piles should be kept within the 2-cubic-yard limit.
Limit per pickup2 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeNot required under the listed rules.
Dispatch phone772-871-1775

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

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Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulk waste collection is intended for items that are too large to fit inside the garbage cart. Bulk waste is collected once per month on the same day as your other services. Bulk waste piles should be kept within the 2-cubic-yard limit.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Household appliances such as refrigerators and stoves are accepted in monthly curbside bulk pickup. Additional bulk pickups can be booked through 1PSL for $18.50 per cubic yard.

Local disposal alternatives in St. Lucie County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Port St. Lucie Office of Solid Waste (Contracted through FCC Environmental Services) · contractor

Phone: 772-871-1775

121 SW Port St Lucie Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Visit Official Port St. Lucie Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at cityofpsl.com

These collection rules cover Zone Port St. Lucie Residential Curbside Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Port St. Lucie, FL?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your pickup day, but no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening prior to collection. Cart lids must be closed and garbage should be bagged to minimize litter during collection. All materials must fit in the cart to ensure collection. On the same day, after service, all carts must be removed from the curb.. These rules apply to Zone Port St. Lucie Residential Curbside Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Port St. Lucie?

As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Port St. Lucie Residential Curbside Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Port St. Lucie?

Bulk waste collection is intended for items that are too large to fit inside the garbage cart. Bulk waste is collected once per month on the same day as your other services. Bulk waste piles should be kept within the 2-cubic-yard limit. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 772-871-1775 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Port St. Lucie Residential Curbside Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Port St. Lucie?

The listed accepted materials are Clean cardboard and paperboard packaging boxes (flattened to save room), Clean paper, newspaper, magazines, phone books, and junk mail, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (labels may remain), Empty and rinsed plastic food and beverage bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs, Empty and rinsed green, brown, and clear glass bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, film plastic, and shrink wrap (return to local stores), Styrofoam food containers, egg cartons, and packaging peanuts, Food scraps, liquids, and garbage (contaminates clean recyclables), Shredded, waxed, metallic, or grease-soiled paper and pizza boxes, Hazardous chemicals, paint, motor oil, and electronic items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Port St. Lucie Residential Curbside Routes.