Litter Prevention
Litter is a growing problem in Port St. Lucie and eliminating litter in Port St. Lucie is a priority so that our city can continue to be a great place to live and work.
Keep America Beautiful has long recognized the problems created by litter and ways that individuals and groups can make a difference in combating this pervasive problem.
Cigarette butt litter is a particularly pervasive and intractable form of littering in the city and nationally as well.
How we combat litter
Community Appearance Index
Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful conducts the Community Appearance Index every year. It is a tool designed by Keep America Beautiful to visually assess the overall appearance of communities through indicators such as litter, illegal signs, graffiti, abandoned/junk vehicles and outside storage. A team of government representatives conducts the visual analysis using a scoring system from 1-4, with "1" being the best to "4" being the worst.
KPSLB Events
Caring Community Cleanup Day: Held annually in the spring to align with national Earth Day celebrations, KPSLB's Cleanup Day has become a cherished tradition in Port St. Lucie. Each year, hundreds of residents come together to reduce litter in public spaces and enhance the city's natural environment. Volunteers can choose a recommended cleanup location during morning check-in or opt to clean up a site of their choice after collecting their supplies.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day: Held bi-annually at the City's Public Works complex at 450 Thornhill Drive, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day makes it easy for residents to get rid of their unwanted household chemicals and hazardous waste by providing a convenient place and time where the materials can be handed over to experts—free of charge—for proper disposal.
Learn more about KPSLB Events
Litter Crews
There are seven full-time litter crew members who are responsible for collecting litter from 240 miles of roadway ever week. They also address illegal dumping cases reported through the litter hotline and 1PSL.
Litter Hotline: 772-871-7000
The City's litter hotline allows citizens to report conditions such as commercial or residential litter, illegal dumping, debris in a canal, and general litter in Port St. Lucie.
The Statewide Litter Hotline is 1-800-BAN-LITT(er).