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.
Featured Government Office
Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, Where Does It Go? Search Tool (how to get rid of an item) and provides tours.
Learn MoreNews
- News November 5, 2026 Pinellas County offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
- News September 28, 2026 Pinellas County waives residential tire disposal fee to help reduce spread of dengue fever
- Story May 8, 2026 Pinellas County collects 861 used tires during free collection event
- News April 24, 2026 Pinellas County urges residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste ahead of hurricane season
- News February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
Info & Resources
- Recycle Guide
- Find Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Options
- Disposal Fees: Solid Waste Disposal Complex
- How to Safely Dispose of Batteries
- Collection: Trash & Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
- Municipal Contact Information: Garbage and Recycling Collection
- Recycling FAQ
- Solid Waste Master Plan
- Business Electronics and Chemical Collection
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)…
Solid 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…
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….
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…
Pinellas County offices closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes departments under the Board......
Pinellas County waives residential tire disposal fee to help reduce spread of dengue fever
To help reduce mosquito breeding and limit the spread of dengue fever, Pinellas County Solid Waste is waiving residential tire disposal fees......
Educational Resources: Trash and Recycling
Solid Waste follows the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover of managing waste. Use these resources to learn what happens when you throw......
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......
Pinellas County urges residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste ahead of hurricane season
With hurricane season starting June 1, Pinellas County is encouraging residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste now as a part......
Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services by attending this year’s Pinellas County......
Archived – 2025 Recycle Guide (PDF)
This is not the newest version of the Recycle Guide. To view the newest version, visit Pinellas.gov/recycleguide....