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.

Chemical Disposal Garbage and Recycling for Business Garbage and Recycling for Homes

Events

View All Events
July 8, 2026

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….

2857 110th Avenue N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716
July 11, 2026

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)…

HHW North
July 22, 2026

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…

St. Petersburg College EpiCenter
July 24, 2026

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…

Solid Waste Tour Classroom

Programs

View All Programs

Baskets 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…

Search Criteria

Please choose from the fields below to fine tune the results shown.

Keyword Search

Topics

Government Offices

Boards, Councils, and Committees

Location

Archived – 2023 Recycle Guide (PDF)

This is not the newest version of the Recycle Guide. To view the newest version, visit Pinellas.gov/recycleguide....

Page

New virtual tour of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex

Photo Caption: Image of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC) from the top of the Bridgeway Acres Landfill, as shown......

Story

Solid Waste partners with Code Enforcement to help property owners in need

Photo Caption: Before and after photos of the Clearwater home that was assisted by the partnership. Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous......

Story

Apply for or Presenter Suggestions for Pinellas Partners in Recycling

Complete this form if you or your organization is interested in presenting at a PPR Meeting. Meetings occur every other month and......

Service

2023 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey

Pinellas County Solid Waste's 2023 Pinellas County Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey....

Page

Downloadable Flyer – What to Recycle

Graphic listing what can be placed into your recycling bin in Pinellas County. List includes: glass bottles & jars, plastic bottles & jugs, metal food & beverage cans, cartons and paper & cardboard. ...

Page

Downloadable Flyer – What Not to Recycle

Graphic listing what should not be placed into your recycling bin in Pinellas County. The list includes: plastic bags or bagged recycling, clothing, yard waste, foam packaging products, paper towels, napkins or tissues, wires, cords or hoses and food waste or food residue. ...

Page

Downloadable Flyer – What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility

...

Page

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......

Page

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......

Page