PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie homeowners will see a portion of the city’s $24 million settlement with WastePro returned through credits on their property tax bills after city officials approved a plan to distribute the funds through the annual solid waste assessment process.
The settlement stems from a lawsuit the city filed against the trash collection company in 2021, alleging WastePro failed to fulfill its contract when trash went uncollected during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the approved plan, more than 95,000 qualifying residential properties will receive a share of the settlement proceeds. The amount each property receives will vary depending on residency history and eligibility…