Port St. Lucie Trash Collection Schedule Changes for Thanksgiving

Published on November 14, 2024

With Thanksgiving approaching, the City of Port St. Lucie reminds its residents of a few schedule changes regarding trash collection after Turkey Day. As a result of the holiday, the following schedule will be in effect for collecting garbage, recycling, yard, and bulk waste. 

• Monday, November 25, through Wednesday, November 27, will be collected as scheduled. 
• No collection services on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, landfill is closed.
• Thursday’s customers will be picked up Friday, Nov. 29
• Friday’s customers will be picked up Saturday, Nov. 30  

The City Convenient Drop-off Center is closed on Thursday Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, but will re-open on Saturday, Nov. 30. 

To help facilitate the curbside collection process, residents are asked to:

1. Place black garbage carts and green recycling 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.
2. All household trash and garbage must be bagged and fit inside your black cart, with the lid closed. If you need an additional cart, for an additional cost, please call the Office of Solid waste at 772-871-1775 and press 5.
3. All clean and dry recycling must fit inside your green cart, with the lid closed.
4. Keep all carts, yard waste, and bulk piles three feet away from anything that may block the collection truck (carts, mailboxes, utility poles, trees and fire hydrants).
5. Make sure the handle faces your house and the lid openings face the street. On the same day, after service, all carts must be removed from the curb.
6. Yard waste is limited to a maximum of one 4 cubic yard pile per week at the curb. Branches cannot exceed 4' in length, 6" in diameter, 50 lbs. in weight per piece. Loose debris must be in container or placed in a paper bag. Palm fronds can be any length.
7. Bulk waste is limited to 2 cubic yards per month at the curb on your scheduled collection day. Items accepted for bulk trash pickup include appliances, furniture, carpet, mattresses, and toys. If you cannot wait for your collection day, call 1PSL at 772-871-1775 and press 5 to request a free estimate.  

To learn more about solid waste, including schedule, tips and FAQs, visit www.CityofPSL.com/SolidWaste.