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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — WPTV learned why Port St. Lucie is closing a solid waste drop-off center next January.

This comes after we've covered trash collection issues in the area for years.

WATCH: Closure could save city and taxpayers around $2 million Why the solid waste drop-off center in Port St. Lucie is closing

Local leaders said it’ll save the city and taxpayers around $2 million. But WPTV's Tyler Hatfield spoke to some residents who want to see it kept open.

Taylor Shipp from Port St. Lucie used the facility because it was close to her home on Cameo Avenue.

“Taking it [there] was perfect,” said Shipp. “Literally five minutes away from the house too.”

Shipp said she remembers it being used often when it first opened.

“It would be packed all the way down to Crosstown Park

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