Garbage & Recycling
Pinellas County is a leader in reducing landfill waste through its Waste-to-Energy Facility and recycling program. Our primary vision, as explained in the 2020 Solid Waste Master Plan, is to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2050.
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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 MoreNews
- News September 12, 2023 Department of Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
- News August 31, 2023 What to do about debris, damage and used sandbags
- News August 31, 2023 Qué hacer con los escombros, daños y sacos de arena usados
- News July 5, 2023 Solid Waste seeking public input on ordinance revision
- News May 16, 2023 Solid Waste changes household hazardous waste collection center operation hours and events
Info & Resources
- Recycle Guide
- Find Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Options
- Collection: Garbage & Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
- Municipal Contact Information: Garbage and Recycling Collection
- Educational Resources: Garbage and Recycling
- Recycling FAQ
- Solid Waste Master Plan
- Business Electronics and Chemical Collection
Events
View All EventsSolid Waste Technical Management Committee Meeting
The Solid Waste Technical Management Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of County Commissioners with responsibility to review and make…
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at Largo Recycling Center, 1551 Starkey Road,…
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…
Household 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….
Programs
View All ProgramsBaskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Asbestos Program
The asbestos program investigates complaints, cooperates with state and local agencies for asbestos project notification, and inspects demolition and renovation projects to…
Department of Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste’s disposal rate for municipal solid waste, commercial waste and yard waste will increase by 6.8%......
Managing Waste Webinar
The Department of Solid Waste is hosting a free solid and hazardous waste management webinar for property managers and waste haulers. Learn......
What to do about debris, damage and used sandbags
Pinellas County is assessing the severity of flood damage in the unincorporated area to determine whether a special collection of construction and......
Qué hacer con los escombros, daños y sacos de arena usados
El Condado Pinellas evalúa la gravedad de los daños causados por las inundaciones en el área no incorporada para determinar si será......
Solid Waste seeking public input on ordinance revision
Pinellas County’s Chapter 106 Solid Waste (“Ordinance”) has not been significantly revised since the 1980s. To support the County’s 2020 30-year Solid......
Solid Waste Ordinance Revisions Updates
To support the County’s 2020 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan and its vision of zero waste to landfill by 2050, a countywide......
Find Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Options
Use our searchable database to connect to the right donation centers, recycling facilities, online takeback programs, and more....
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Low Waste Event Guide Work Group Charter
Purpose Work Groups are established to support and advance the objectives of Pinellas Partners in Recycling (PPR) in accordance with its Policies......
Guía Para el Manejo de Aceite Usado
Manejo de Aciete Usado/Combustible/Filtro de Transmisión Manejo del Aceite Usado Manejo de Sorbente de Aceite Usado Cantidades mínimas de material sorbente de......
2014 Waste Characterization Study
Pinellas County's 2014 Waste Characterization Study...