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How to get rid of appliances in Port St. Lucie, FL
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Quick answer
Put the appliance at the curb on your monthly bulk day, which depends on your address. Check the City's collection schedule.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Refrigerators, stoves and other household appliances are accepted curbside bulk waste on your monthly bulk day.
- How to prepare
- Set the appliance at the curb on your bulk day, 3 feet from carts, mailboxes, poles, trees and hydrants.
- Cost / limits
- 2 cubic yards of bulk a month, about two standard front-load washers. Extra pickups cost $18.50 per cubic yard.
- Appointment
- No appointment for the monthly pickup. For an extra pickup, call 1PSL at 772-871-1775 and press 5.
- Drop-off
- St. Lucie County Solid Waste, Baling & Recycling Facility, 6120 Glades Cut-Off Rd, Fort Pierce. There's a $10 minimum for up to 250 lb. Bring a valid ID. Call 772-462-1768 with questions.
- Tip
- Keep carts and bulk piles 3 feet from carts, mailboxes, utility poles, trees and fire hydrants. Thanksgiving pushes bulk pickup one day later that week. Questions: 1PSL, 772-871-1775, press 5.
Official source: www.cityofpsl.com
Helpful supplies
- Appliance hand truck — Designed for moving washers, dryers and other heavy appliances.
- Furniture sliders — Lets you slide a heavy appliance across the floor without lifting it.
General tips from official sources
- ENERGY STAR has recycling information for clothes washers and other appliances. (www.energystar.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of an old appliance in Port St. Lucie?
Put the appliance at the curb on your monthly bulk day, which depends on your address. Check the City's collection schedule.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Port St. Lucie?
Yes. Refrigerators, stoves and other household appliances are accepted curbside bulk waste on your monthly bulk day.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
2 cubic yards of bulk a month, about two standard front-load washers. Extra pickups cost $18.50 per cubic yard.
Do I need an appointment in Port St. Lucie?
No appointment for the monthly pickup. For an extra pickup, call 1PSL at 772-871-1775 and press 5.
Where can I drop off appliances in Port St. Lucie?
St. Lucie County Solid Waste, Baling & Recycling Facility, 6120 Glades Cut-Off Rd, Fort Pierce. There's a $10 minimum for up to 250 lb. Bring a valid ID. Call 772-462-1768 with questions.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Port St. Lucie?
Keep carts and bulk piles 3 feet from carts, mailboxes, utility poles, trees and fire hydrants. Thanksgiving pushes bulk pickup one day later that week. Questions: 1PSL, 772-871-1775, press 5.