Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, which includes the Waste-to-Energy Facility, Bridgeway Acres Landfill, and HEC3, and provides recycling outreach and education.
Quick Facts
Mission
To manage solid waste as a resource through applied environmental and societal principles.
Vision
The Solid Waste Master Plan vision is zero waste to landfill by 2050.
News & Stories
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March 9, 2023
Department of Solid Waste Achieves Accreditation
The Department of Solid Waste (DSW) received accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its commitment to continuous improvement of…
- January 30, 2023 Solid Waste creates new Google map of Pinellas County artificial reefs
- January 25, 2023 2023 Recycle Guide now available
- November 4, 2022 How to recycle right this holiday season
- October 7, 2022 Solid Waste and Animal Services Partnership: Pet Supply Donation Drive
Events
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April 12, 2023, 9:00 am | 2857 110th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste’s Business Electronic and Chemical Collection Events occur on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am…
- April 15, 2023, 9:00 am Household Chemical Collection Event Seminole High School
- April 29, 2023, 9:00 am Household Chemical Collection Event Pinellas County Government Center
- May 4, 2023, 1:00 pm Pinellas Partners in Recycling Meeting
- May 10, 2023, 9:00 am Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event 2857 110th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716
- May 20, 2023, 9:00 am Household Chemical Collection Event Pinellas County Government Center
- May 24, 2023, 2:00 pm Solid Waste Technical Management Committee Meeting St. Petersburg College EpiCenter