PORT ST. LUCIE — Following a recent cold snap that left many yards with damaged vegetation, the City of Port St. Lucie is temporarily increasing yard waste collection limits to help residents dispose of debris.
City officials said wilted leaves, browned fronds and fallen branches have become more common in neighborhoods, creating potential safety hazards and risks to the city’s drainage system if not properly cleared.
From March 30 through April 24, the city’s Office of Solid Waste will raise the weekly curbside yard waste limit to 6 cubic yards per household, a 50% increase from the standard allowance. Officials said there will be no additional cost for the temporary increase…