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Port St. Lucie reaches $24 million settlement with former trash hauler
The city and Waste Pro resolve legal dispute over prior solid waste collection contract
Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:59pm
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A multimillion-dollar settlement between Port St. Lucie and its former trash hauler Waste Pro aims to resolve years of legal disputes over the city's solid waste collection contract.Port St. Lucie TodayPort St. Lucie has reached a $24 million settlement with its former trash hauler Waste Pro, resolving a years-long legal dispute related to the city's prior solid waste collection contract.
Why it matters
The settlement ends a contentious legal battle between the city and its former waste management provider, allowing Port St. Lucie to move forward with a new trash collection contract and avoid further costly litigation.
The details
After years of legal disputes, Port St. Lucie and Waste Pro have reached a $24 million settlement agreement that resolves the issues surrounding the city's prior solid waste collection contract with the company. The settlement brings an end to the ongoing legal battle between the two parties.
- The settlement was announced on April 10, 2026.
The players
Port St. Lucie
A city located in St. Lucie County, Florida that was engaged in a legal dispute with its former trash hauler, Waste Pro.
Waste Pro
A waste management company that previously held the solid waste collection contract with the city of Port St. Lucie.
What’s next
The settlement will allow Port St. Lucie to move forward with a new trash collection contract, putting an end to the years-long legal battle.
The takeaway
The $24 million settlement between Port St. Lucie and Waste Pro brings closure to a contentious dispute, enabling the city to transition to a new waste management provider and avoid further costly litigation.
