Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, Where Does It Go? Search Tool (how to get rid of an item) and provides tours.
Quick Facts
Use the search bar at the top of the page to search for a word or phrase or click on the Hours/Fees icon and scroll to the bottom of the page for helpful links.
Personal Protective Equipment
Customers are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while at the Solid Waste Disposal Complex. View the Required Personal Protective Equipment.
Mission: To manage waste as a resource.
Vision: Zero waste to landfill by 2050.
Solid Waste Ordinance
For updates, view the Solid Waste Ordinance Revisions webpage.
News & Stories
View All NewsNew virtual tour of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Photo Caption: Image of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC) from the top of the Bridgeway Acres Landfill, as shown on the homepage of the virtual tour. Ever wonder what happens to your garbage when you throw it away? You can find out by taking the new interactive virtual tour of the Pinellas…
- November 1, 2023 Solid Waste partners with Code Enforcement to help property owners in need
- September 12, 2023 Department of Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
- August 31, 2023 What to do about debris, damage and used sandbags
- August 31, 2023 Qué hacer con los escombros, daños y sacos de arena usados
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at the Pinellas County Government Center, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Chemical Collection page for a list of accepted items and quantity limits. Customers must stay in their vehicle. Items must be placed in the trunk, truck bed, or…
- December 13, 2023, 9:00 am Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event 2857 110th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716