PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie residents are speaking out after receiving a letter from the city detailing a potential increase in their solid waste fees. The proposal would raise the annual fee to about $467, leaving many homeowners furious and questioning the rationale behind the hike.
The Port St. Lucie City Council has approved a proposal to increase the solid waste fee for homeowners for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year. The increase brings the total yearly fee for each dwelling to over $460.
One resident, Robert Griffin, expressed confusion and frustration, noting that he’s experienced a reduction in trash services despite the proposed fee increase…