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Port St. Lucie Straw Ballot on Twice-Weekly Trash Pickup

Original title: Ordinance 26-59, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Providing for the Placement of a Non-Binding Straw Ballot Question on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot, Asking Whether the Electors Support Amending the City’s Solid Waste Franchise Agreement to Increase Residential Curbside Pickup to Twice Per Week at an Increased Cost Per Household; Providing the Text of the Proposed Straw Ballot Question; Directing the City Clerk to Provide the Supervisor of Elections with a Copy of this Ordinance; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; and Providing for an Effective Date.

July 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents will have the opportunity to express their preference on whether to increase the frequency of trash pickup and accept the associated increase in household service fees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Port St. Lucie Residents

Residents will vote on the straw ballot and would be subject to potential service and fee changes if the city later acts on the results.

Solid Waste Franchise Providers

The providers would be subject to potential amendments to their existing franchise agreements if the city decides to increase pickup frequency.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Port St. Lucie City Council has approved an ordinance to place a non-binding question on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. Voters will be asked if they support increasing residential curbside trash collection to twice per week, which would result in higher costs per household.

Key Facts

The City Council approved Ordinance 26-59 to place a non-binding straw ballot question on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.
The ballot question asks voters if they support increasing residential curbside trash pickup from the current frequency to twice per week.
The proposal explicitly notes that increasing pickup frequency will result in an increased cost per household.
The ballot question is non-binding, meaning the results do not legally mandate a change to the city's solid waste franchise agreement.
The City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of the ordinance to the Supervisor of Elections.
The ordinance includes standard legal provisions for conflict, severability, and an effective date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my trash pickup change immediately?

No. This is a non-binding question for the November 2026 election, intended to gauge public opinion.

What does 'non-binding' mean?

It means the results of the vote serve as an advisory opinion for the City Council and do not automatically change city policy or the waste .

How much will my bill increase if this passes?

The ordinance does not specify a dollar amount for the potential increase, only that the service change would result in an increased cost per household.

Why It Matters

Residents will have the opportunity to express their preference on whether to increase the frequency of trash pickup and accept the associated increase in household service fees.

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