Port St. Lucie, Florida resident guide
Port St. Lucie trash, recycling, bulk & yard waste schedule
Find weekly carts and yard waste, the monthly bulk date, 2 and 4 cubic yard limits, current extra pickup price, exact 2026 holiday shifts, and the official address map.
Official source links checked on August 31, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Port St. Lucie collects the black garbage cart once each week. Bag household trash, close the lid, and place the cart out no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before and no later than 7 a.m. on pickup day.
Port St. Lucie collects the green recycling cart and up to 4 cubic yards of prepared yard waste once each week on the same weekday as garbage. Recyclables must be empty, clean, dry, and loose inside the cart.
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Compare independent pickup when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
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How Port St. Lucie service works
Enter the full address in the City's collection map to learn both the weekly service day and which occurrence of that weekday is the monthly bulk date. Ordinary monthly bulk service does not require an appointment.
Port St. Lucie 2026 resident guide
Port St. Lucie links one monthly bulk date to the weekly route
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste share one weekly weekday. Bulk uses that same weekday only once each month, and the address map identifies whether it is the first, second, third, or fourth occurrence.
Place carts at the curb from 6 p.m. the night before through 7 a.m. on collection day.
The numbered week depends on the full service address.
That is roughly the size of two standard front load washers.
Branches and loose material also follow length, diameter, bag, and weight rules.
Call 1PSL and press 5 to request an estimate or additional service.
Fall leaf and yard waste pickupPort St. Lucie collects up to 4 cubic yards of yard waste weeklyWeekly 4 cubic yard service confirmed
The weekly route accepts prepared resident yard material within the pile, piece, and container limits. Loose leaves and clippings must be containerized or placed in paper bags, while larger branches must be cut and stacked neatly.
A larger pile is tagged and left unless the resident arranges extra service.
Each piece must also weigh 50 pounds or less; palm fronds are exempt from the length rule.
Call 1PSL at 772-871-1775 and press 5 for an estimate.
What residents should do
- Find the address's weekly collection weekday in the official map.
- Put loose leaves, needles, and grass in a container or paper yard bag under 50 pounds.
- Cut ordinary branches to 4 feet or less and 6 inches or less in diameter, then stack them neatly.
- Keep the total pile within 4 cubic yards and at least three feet from mailboxes, drains, utilities, and power lines.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Port St. Lucie collects up to 2 cubic yards of qualifying bulky household material once each month on the address's regular collection weekday.
Enter the full address in the City's collection map to learn both the weekly service day and which occurrence of that weekday is the monthly bulk date. Ordinary monthly bulk service does not require an appointment.
The included monthly bulk limit is 2 cubic yards, about the size of two standard front load washers. An additional collection may be arranged through 1PSL at the current negotiated rate of $18.50 per cubic yard.
Put bulk out on the assigned monthly pickup day rather than leaving it for the entire week. Stack the pile neatly and keep it within 2 cubic yards, with at least three feet from carts, mailboxes, utility poles, trees, hydrants, and other obstructions.
Local detail that matters
What makes Port St. Lucie service different
Bulk uses the same weekday as the weekly carts but only one numbered occurrence of that weekday each month. A Wednesday address, for example, may have bulk on the first, second, third, or fourth Wednesday, so the address map matters.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
Qualifying bulk includes furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment, broken down swing sets and basketball goals, refrigerators, stoves, and other household appliances too large for the garbage cart.
Not accepted
Contractor waste, mixed garbage, hazardous material, and a pile over 2 cubic yards are outside the included monthly service. Oversized piles are tagged and left for the property owner to remove or arrange separately.
Holiday collectionTwo holidays delay Port St. Lucie collection in 20262026 schedule confirmed
Thanksgiving and Christmas stop service on the holiday, then move that route and every remaining route one day later through Saturday. July 4 falls on Saturday and does not affect the weekday schedule.
All four material types move together
The holiday change applies to garbage, recycling, yard waste, and a monthly bulk route scheduled during the affected days.
The numbered bulk week does not disappear
A Thursday bulk address moves to Friday during the affected holiday week, while a Friday address moves to Saturday.
No weekday route change
Monday through Friday service remains on schedule.
- Independence Day, Saturday, July 4
Holiday route and remaining routes move one day later
Thursday moves to Friday and Friday moves to Saturday.
- Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26
- Christmas Day, Friday, December 25
Common questions
Port St. Lucie collection FAQ
How often does Port St. Lucie collect bulk waste?
Once each month on the address's regular weekday. The official map shows whether it is the first, second, third, or fourth occurrence.
What is the Port St. Lucie bulk limit?
2 cubic yards per month, roughly the size of two standard front load washing machines.
Can I pay for extra Port St. Lucie bulk pickup?
Yes. Call 1PSL at 772-871-1775 and press 5. The current negotiated additional pickup rate is $18.50 per cubic yard.
How often are Port St. Lucie garbage and recycling collected?
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste are collected once each week on the address's assigned weekday.
How much yard waste does Port St. Lucie collect?
Up to 4 cubic yards each week. Pieces must meet the City's length, diameter, and weight limits.
Which 2026 holidays delay Port St. Lucie pickup?
Thanksgiving and Christmas delay the affected routes in 2026. Independence Day falls on Saturday and does not change the weekday schedule.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on August 31, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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