Recycle Guide
Important Notice: Some recycling drop-off centers are closed until further notice. Please view the recycling drop-off center map to see which centers are closed and to find another drop-off center near you.
While recycling collection is managed independently by municipalities and private haulers, the Recycle Guide provides universal recycling guidelines to all Pinellas County residents.
No matter where you recycle in Pinellas County, if you follow this guide, you’ll be recycling the correct items!
The Recycle Guide is an annual publication created in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education. The guide includes resources and activities for teachers and students and is delivered annually to Pinellas County Schools free of charge.
Recycle Guide – Text Only If you require additional assistance with this document, please contact our Office of Human Rights at (727) 464-4880 or accommodations@pinellas.gov.
Consulte la nueva versión en español de la Guía de Reciclaje 2024 a través de los siguientes enlaces.
en español de la Guía de Reciclaje 2024.
How do I get a printed version of the Recycle Guide? Look for a free copy of the Recycle Guide at local libraries and city halls. You can also call (727) 464-7500 to schedule a pickup or request that a copy be mailed to your home.
Need printable documents listing what can and cannot be placed in your recycling bin? View, download and print the flyers below!
Use the Where Does It Go? Search Tool to find local resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. To be directed to the proper information, first select “For Homes” or “For Businesses“ then type the name of your item into the search bar.
Recycle Guide Archive
Check out past versions of the Recycle Guide below!
Additional Resources
- Where Does It Go? Search Tool
- Recycle Guide & Downloadable Signage
- Household Chemical Collection
- Collection: Garbage & Recycling
- Hours: Solid Waste Disposal Complex
- Disposal Fee Information
- Educational Resources: Garbage and Recycling
- Recycling FAQ
- Map of Recycling Drop-Off Centers
- Artificial Reef Program
- Mulch Pickup Program
- For Businesses: Garbage & Recycling Resources
- How Mixed Recycling Works In Pinellas County
- Video Library: Garbage and Recycling
- Holiday and Gift-Giving Guide
- Pinellas Partners in Recycling
- Waste-to-Energy Facility
- Bridgeway Acres Landfill
- Solid Waste Master Plan
- Solid Waste Disposal Accounts
- Lealman Garbage and Recycling Collection
- Tampa Bay Recycles
- Why Recycling Is Important
- Discover Careers with Pinellas County Solid Waste
Questions about recycling?
Email recycle@pinellas.gov or click the Live Chat button below.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2024.