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News From the City of Treasure Island • September 17, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Beginning next month, the City of Treasure Island will transfer its solid waste collection services to Waste Pro of Florida. The service change will occur on October 4, 2025, for businesses and on October 6 for residents. This change, approved by the City Commission, aims to improve efficiency and lower costs for both residents and businesses.
Under the new agreement, Treasure Island residents will save approximately $9.55 per month (about $115 annually per household) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Commercial customers will also benefit from lower rates, experiencing a 37% decrease in monthly bills in FY2026, along with access to larger container options.
Waste Pro Services for Residential:
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Trash Collection: Days will remain the same (Mon/Thurs or Tue/Fri).
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Yard Waste: Collected on the same days as trash service using the grey cart. Bagged/bundled yard waste up to two cubic yards may be set curbside (see more information below).
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Recycling: Collected every Wednesday using the blue cart.
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Bulk Pickups: Collection up to four times per year at no additional cost.
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Billing: Residential customers will receive quarterly bills from Waste Pro, starting in December.
Waste Pro Services for Commercial:
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Service Levels Unchanged: Current collection schedules will remain in place.
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Larger Containers Available: Waste Pro representatives will work with businesses to review new container options.
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Billing: First Waste Pro invoices will be sent in November.
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Billing Flexibility: Businesses can pay monthly in advance and use Waste Pro’s online bill pay system.
The City and Waste Pro are working closely to ensure a smooth transition. Customers do not need to call to set up new accounts, but residents currently using autopay will need to create new accounts with Waste Pro.
For future service-related questions, Treasure Island residents and businesses should contact Waste Pro’s local customer service team at (727) 452-5278 or visit www.wasteprousa.com.
Yard Waste Collection:
When solid waste services transition to Waste Pro, yard waste will be collected on the same two days as your regular trash service.
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Grey Cart Use: Use your grey cart for both household trash and yard waste.
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Additional Yard Waste: If properly prepared yard waste does not fit in your grey cart, it may be placed curbside for collection if it is:
- Bagged or securely bundled
- Limited to two cubic yards or less
Important Reminders:
- Loose yard waste will not be collected.
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Do not place yard waste in roadways. This creates safety hazards and can clog storm drains, leading to street flooding.
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 Starting Monday, September 22, crews will begin replacing the Wastewater Force Main. This project will start at the intersection of 3rd Street E and Capri Boulevard and will continue along 3rd Street, ending at the bridge on 116th Avenue.
While the roads will remain open throughout the project, lanes will be narrowed to accommodate construction. Please be aware that temporary closures may occur at various stages of the work.
We appreciate your patience as we complete these important infrastructure improvements. Exercise caution when driving in the area and allow extra time for your travels. Construction is expected to last through the end of November.
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 Pinellas County has started the beach nourishment project for Gulf beaches. Currently, the work is taking place in the northern part of the county and will gradually progress down to the Treasure Island area. Expect the work to begin around mid-October, though the timeline is subject to change.
The $125.7 million project will mostly be funded by the hotel bed tax, paid by visitors, plus at least $11 million of state grant funding.
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Earlier in the year, the Treasure Island City Commission approved the purchase of new Flygt pumps.
These new pumps will replace the ones lost after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With this order, the city now has a spare pump for every station, putting us in a stronger position to handle the next storm that comes our way.
In simple terms, Flygt pumps are used for moving wastewater off the island.
This investment makes Treasure Island more prepared to protect our community.
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 We are in the peak of Hurricane Season!
While it may feel like a relief that the tropics have been farely quiet, this is not the time to let your guard down. Hurricane Season runs through November 30, which means there are still 81 days to go.
Remember:
➡️ Hurricane Helene didn’t hit until late September last year.
➡️ Hurricane Milton impacted Florida in October.
If you’re not already prepared, now is the time. Click the link below to get started.
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 The city commission will hold a special City Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 18, at 4 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The commission will discuss an emergency ordinance that would exempt single-family homes and properties with seawalls from the terrain modification manual requirements.
Please note: If you’d like to speak on an agenda item, fill out a comment card and submit it within 15 minutes of the meeting’s start. Only those who submit a card will be called to speak. Speakers will be allotted 3 minutes each.
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Public Comment Rules: Mayor Doctor proposed reducing speaking time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes; supported by Vice Mayor Vasquez, Commissioner Czyszczon, and the Mayor; opposed by Commissioners Clark and Dickey.
Emergency Meeting: Scheduled for Sept. 18, 2025, at 4 p.m. to consider exempting single-family homes and seawalled properties from terrain modification rules.
Consent Agenda (approved 5–0):
- Chamber of Commerce Friday Morning Market contract
- Amendment to ALS First Responder Contract with Pinellas EMS
- Tourism promotion agreement for Sanding Ovations
- FY25 contract with Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for CAD services
Items of Business (all approved 5–0):
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Ordinance 2025-19: Budget amendment recognizing $3.28M in hurricane expenses
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Ordinance 2025-18: $1.1M loan from General Fund to Building Fund
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Ordinance 2025-21: Adoption of FY 2026 budget
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Solid Waste Services: Approved outsourcing to Waste Pro Florida Inc.
- Discussion on ordinances related to the RFM-30 zone postponed to next meeting (4–1; Czyszczon opposed).
Commissioner Reports:
- Czyszczon requested tracking of staff requests and raised concerns about last-minute agenda items. Attorney Sabatini suggested new rules requiring majority approval for late additions.
- Clark discussed agenda timing rules.
- Dickey praised staff contributions, opposed increased building height, but not growth.
- Mayor Doctor announced that a workshop will be scheduled to address height/density proposals.
Adjourned
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September 18
Special City Commission Meeting
Location: Commission Chambers
4 p.m. | Meeting
Please note: If you’d like to speak on an agenda item, fill out a comment card and submit it within 15 minutes of the meeting’s start. Only those who submit a card will be called to speak.
September 18
Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Board
Location: Commission Chambers
2 p.m. | Meeting
Meetings are streamed live online at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings, on Facebook Live, facebook.com/cityoftreasureisland, and YouTube, YouTube.com/@cityoftreasureisland
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