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, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, Where Does It Go? Search Tool (how to get rid of an item) and provides tours.
Learn MoreNews
- News June 29, 2026 Pinellas County Government offices to be closed in observance of Independence Day
- News June 15, 2026 Most Pinellas County offices closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
- 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 April 23, 2026 Vacancy announced on the Pinellas County Solid Waste Technical Management Committee
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
- Educational Resources: Trash and Recycling
- Recycling FAQ
- Solid Waste Master Plan
- Business Electronics and Chemical Collection
Events
View All EventsBusiness 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….
Household 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…
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 Government offices to be closed in observance of Independence Day
Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. This includes departments under the Board......
Most Pinellas County offices closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth
Most Pinellas County Government offices under the County Administrator will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Offices of the......
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......
Vacancy announced on the Pinellas County Solid Waste Technical Management Committee
Applications are being accepted for one appointment to the Pinellas County Solid Waste Technical Management Committee (TMC). This appointment is for a......
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....
Fort De Soto Recycling Drop-Off Center Improvements
Project Overview This project will enhance the Fort De Soto recycling program by consolidating the two existing recycling drop-off locations within the......
2025 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
Pinellas County Solid Waste continues its dedicated efforts toward understanding and shaping effective recycling practices....