Garbage and Recycling for Homes
Find tips to reduce waste, reuse, recycle, and dispose of household waste.
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Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, which includes the Waste-to-Energy Facility, Bridgeway Acres Landfill, and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, and provides recycling outreach and education.
Learn MoreEvents
- Event June 10, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event June 24, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event July 8, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event July 22, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event August 12, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
Info & Resources
2014 Waste Characterization Study
Pinellas County's 2014 Waste Characterization Study...
Solid Waste changes household hazardous waste collection center operation hours and events
Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste is changing operation days and remote collection event frequency for household chemical collections beginning on Thursday,......
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Calendar
View the calendar below for operating days and event dates for the HHW Center and Household Chemical Collection events. Additional months can......
2023 Recycle Guide now available
The new and updated 2023 Recycle Guide is now available at schools, libraries throughout Pinellas County and online. The guide provides readers......
How to recycle right this holiday season
Between Thanksgiving week and New Year’s Day, people generate 25 percent more waste than they do on average. But there’s good news.......
Solid Waste and Animal Services Partnership: Pet Supply Donation Drive
In July, the departments of Solid Waste (DSW) and Animal Services teamed up for a pet supply donation drive! The donated supplies......
Government-Issued Identification Card FAQ
Effective October 1, 2022, your government-issued ID will be required and scanned to verify residency when using the HEC3, the Swap Shop, and Mobile Collection Events. This FAQ provides information......