Environment
Pinellas County is home to beautiful beaches, parks, preserves and waterways. All residents have a role to play in protecting those natural resources through proper environmental practices.
Featured Government Office
Environmental Management Division
Environmental Management, a division of Public Works, is responsible for monitoring and protecting Pinellas County's environmental resources. This division conducts proactive monitoring and manages projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
Learn MoreNews
- News November 5, 2026 Mosquito Control conducts aerial larvae treatments in Clearwater and St. Pete on Thursday
- News October 8, 2026 Pinellas County extends State of Local Emergency for dengue fever
- News September 30, 2026 Pinellas County extends State of Local Emergency for dengue fever
- News September 28, 2026 Pinellas County waives residential tire disposal fee to help reduce spread of dengue fever
- News September 24, 2026 Pinellas Commission declares State of Local Emergency for dengue fever
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Business Electronic and Chemical Collection Events occur on the second Wednesday of every month from 9:00am to 4:00pm….
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Information & Resources
Fertilizer & Landscape Information
When fertilizer is applied incorrectly or before heavy rain, it washes off lawns and into stormdrains, which lead straight to our waterways….
Marine Safety
Pinellas County’s Marine Safety Unit keeps our waterways safe by monitoring and maintaining County-owned waterway markers and removing abandoned, at-risk or derelict…
Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to…
RESTORE Act
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Projects
View All ProjectsBaypointe Stormwater Conservation Area
Project Overview The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in January 2020 to purchase approximately 40 acres in Seminole formerly…
Resilient Pinellas Plan
Pinellas County’s Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, completed in 2023, will guide the County’s resiliency initiatives for years to come. Based on a…
Programs
View All ProgramsAdopt-A-Pond
Help decrease flooding, improve water quality and create habitat for wildlife in your area by participating in Pinellas County’s Adopt-A-Pond program. As…
Air Quality Program
Pinellas County’s Air Quality Program is dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing our local air quality for the health and welfare of…
Baskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Clean Marina Program
Boater Benefits The Clean Marina Program helps boaters protect waterways and marine life from pollution. Participating boaters and marina staff learn: How…
Pinellas County and Army Corps of Engineers sign for beach nourishment
Agreement provides new pathways to access federal funding Today, Pinellas County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an historic......
Customary Use
Pinellas County signed a 2026 beach nourishment project coordination agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), resolving longstanding concerns from the......
Sand Key Barrier Island
Background The barrier island called Sand Key extends from Clearwater Pass (Sand Key Park in Clearwater) to John’s Pass in Madeira Beach.......
Pinellas County collects 861 used tires during free collection event
Image Caption: A front loader with tires collected at one of the tire drop-off locations during the Tire Collection Event on April......
Help our sea turtles thrive this nesting season
Residents and visitors enjoying the Pinellas County beaches are asked to take simple actions to help sea turtles have a successful nesting......
Pinellas County shares mosquito prevention tips
Pinellas County Mosquito Media Day this year emphasized container breeding and how best to prepare for the upcoming rainy season. Yes, we......
Pinellas County Holds Tree Distribution Event
Pinellas County Urban Forestry will host a tree giveaway for county residents at 4550 126th Ave N, Clearwater, from 9 a.m. to......
Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
Event is set for March 7, registration closes March 5 Volunteers are needed to join Pinellas County Environmental Management and Keep Pinellas......
Archived – 2025 Recycle Guide (PDF)
This is not the newest version of the Recycle Guide. To view the newest version, visit Pinellas.gov/recycleguide....