Lakewood Park Trash & Recycling Schedule
Official garbage collection rules, bin guidelines, and holiday schedules for residents of Lakewood Park, Florida.
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📍 View Official Collection MapService Provider
Waste Pro (St. Lucie County)
Phone Number
772-595-9390Facility Address
2300 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Collection Schedule
Weekly automated curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection are provided.
Bin Colors
Black or Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Guidelines & Rules
🎄 Holiday Delays
No collection on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; services shift one day later.
🛋️ Bulk Waste Pickup
Bulk items are collected weekly on your designated collection day; limits apply to size and volume.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
As an unincorporated CDP, all solid waste and recycling are handled through the county's franchised hauler.
Comprehensive Guide & Details
St. Lucie County Solid Waste Operations
For neighborhoods spread across Lakewood Park, curbside trash pickup is overseen by the St. Lucie County Solid Waste Division in partnership with a franchised contractor, typically Waste Pro. Every residential address is outfitted with a heavy-duty rollout cart intended exclusively for bagged household garbage. The automated side-loading trucks require a clear path to operate safely. Therefore, you must place your cart at the edge of the roadway by 7:00 AM on your assigned morning, ensuring the handles point toward your house. Keep the bin at least three feet away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, and your secondary recycling container.
The Treasure Coast Recycling Initiative
Keeping the Treasure Coast beautiful requires active community participation in the single-stream recycling program. Lakewood Park residents receive a separate cart designed for clean, recoverable materials. You can easily deposit flattened corrugated boxes, aluminum beverage cans, empty plastic bottles, and paper products directly into the bin. It is vital to leave these items loose; bagging your recyclables inside plastic grocery sacks creates severe entanglement hazards at the materials recovery facility. Items such as styrofoam packaging, broken window glass, and tangled electrical cords are strictly prohibited and must be diverted to your regular garbage cart.
Vegetation and Clam Truck Bulk Removals
The lush environment of St. Lucie County means constant yard maintenance. Loose green waste like leaves and grass clippings must be containerized in paper bags or personal trash cans. Tree limbs cannot exceed four feet in length and must be bundled securely, keeping each bundle under 50 pounds. For oversized household goods—such as discarded mattresses, old sofas, or massive piles of storm debris—the franchise hauler deploys specialized clam trucks. While bulk items are typically collected once a week, residents disposing of white goods like refrigerators must call ahead to schedule the removal and ensure hazardous freon is handled correctly.
Glades Cut Off Road Baling and Recycling Facility
When a major home renovation generates dense construction materials or when you need to discard toxic household chemicals safely, the St. Lucie County Baling and Recycling Facility is your primary destination. Located on Glades Cut Off Road in Fort Pierce, this comprehensive landfill and transfer station serves all Lakewood Park residents. You can drop off hazardous waste like wet latex paint, used motor oil, and old lithium batteries at no charge. However, if you are hauling heavy construction demolition debris or excessive household garbage, your vehicle will be weighed upon entry and subject to a standard per-ton tipping fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is trash collected in Lakewood Park?
A: Weekly automated curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection are provided.
Q: How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup?
A: No collection on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas; services shift one day later.
Q: Which bins should I use for trash and recycling?
A: Black or Green for garbage, Blue for recycling.
Q: How can I schedule a bulk waste pickup?
A: Bulk items are collected weekly on your designated collection day; limits apply to size and volume.
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