St. Lucie County’s Solid Waste Department Awarded Prestigious Florida Recycling Association Foundation Award
The Florida Recycling Association Foundation recently named St. Lucie County’s Solid Waste Division the 2025 Recycling Champion for its “Recycle Rangers” program.
The Florida Recycling Association Foundation’s Recycling Champion Awards recognize businesses, organizations, government entities, and individuals who have made a significant impact on promoting recycling and sustainability across the state.
St. Lucie County’s Solid Waste Division was one of five organizations honored at the group’s awards ceremony, held November 13 in Lakeland.
Through its creative Recycle Rangers program, St. Lucie County’s Solid Waste Division has expanded recycling education and participation throughout the community.
By combining classroom presentations, community events, and interactive experiences, the initiative has reached thousands of residents—from students to seniors—making recycling fun, memorable, and accessible.
The foundation stated: “The Recycle Rangers program demonstrates how local government can inspire environmental stewardship through creativity and community engagement.”
For more information about St. Lucie County’s Solid Waste Division, visit: www.stlucieco.gov/solidwaste.
About the Florida Recycling Association Foundation:
The Florida Recycling Association Foundation is a coalition of Florida’s leading businesses and associations with the mission of educating lawmakers, business leaders, and the public about the benefits of recycling.
The Foundation is dedicated to promoting recycling, sustainability, and environmental innovation across the state to create a cleaner, healthier future for all Floridians.
Each year, the Florida Recycling Association Foundation recognizes those who demonstrate innovation and leadership in recycling, as well as in areas such as water reuse, energy efficiency, sustainability, infrastructure, and environmental management.
The 2025 honorees exemplify collaboration, creativity, and commitment to Florida’s circular economy.
For more information, visit www.flrecycling.org.
