Chemical Disposal
Pinellas County offers disposal options for chemicals to both residents and businesses.

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 September 30, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event October 11, 2023 Business Electronics & Chemical Collection Event
- Event October 14, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event October 28, 2023 Household Chemical Collection Event
- Event November 2, 2023 Managing Waste Webinar
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......
Find Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Options
Use our searchable database to connect to the right donation centers, recycling facilities, online takeback programs, and more....
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......
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.......
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......
2021-22 Waste Composition Study
Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste 2021-22 Waste Composition Study...
Business Waste Reduction & Recycling FAQ
Details on how Pinellas County businesses can reduce their waste and utilize recycling collection services....