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 HEC3, and provides recycling outreach and education.
Learn MoreNews
- Story March 9, 2023 Department of Solid Waste Achieves Accreditation
- News January 25, 2023 2023 Recycle Guide now available
- News November 4, 2022 How to recycle right this holiday season
- Story October 7, 2022 Solid Waste and Animal Services Partnership: Pet Supply Donation Drive
- News September 12, 2022 Department of Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
Info & Resources
- Recycle Guide
- Where Does it Go? Search Tool
- Collection: Garbage & Recycling
- Household Chemical 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
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 Achieves Accreditation
The Department of Solid Waste (DSW) received accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its commitment to continuous improvement of......
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Contamination 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......
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......
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Guidance for Developing Recycling Collection, Processing & Commodity Marketing Contracts
Overview: This document is a product of the Pinellas Partners in Recycling’s Contract Work Group. The Work Group consists of public and......
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.......
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Meeting Minutes for 5/18/22
Pinellas Partners in Recycling minutes from meeting held on May 18, 2022. ...
Pinellas Partners in Recycling Meeting Minutes for 7/20/22
Pinellas Partners in Recycling minutes from July 20, 2022 meeting. ...
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Meeting Minutes for 9/21/22
Meeting notes from the Pinellas Partners in Recycling meeting held on September 21, 2022. ...
Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Contract Work Group Charter
Contract Work Group charter listing the group's purpose, background, resources and member information. ...
Countywide Program Recyclables: Standardized List
Standardized list of program recyclables for Pinellas County. ...