Collection: Garbage & Recycling

Garbage and recycling collection services are managed independently by municipalities (incorporated areas) and County-licensed private haulers (unincorporated areas). Pinellas County does not offer garbage or recycling collection service except in the east Lealman community.

Collection depends on where you live or where your business is located. 

Residential

Some garbage and recycling collection providers may have limited service areas within unincorporated areas. Contact each provider for more information.

Commercial

The following providers serve only businesses and multifamily developments in unincorporated areas.

There are about 40 mixed recycling drop-off centers throughout the county available to residents free of charge. These centers are managed by Pinellas County and its municipalities. View this map of recycling drop-off centers to find the one closest to you.

Processing

If you live in a municipality, see this table below for information about where your city/town takes your recyclable material. This table was updated on 04/24/23.

If you live in an unincorporated area, see the table below for information about where your private hauler takes your recyclables. This table was updated on 04/24/23.

Recyclables that are collected at county-managed drop-off locations are taken to Recycling Services of Florida.

Additional Resources

Questions?

Call (727) 464-7500, email waste@pinellas.gov, or click the Live Chat button below.