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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May 20, 2026

Pinellas Partners in Recycling Meeting

Pinellas Partners in Recycling (PPR) is an advisory and networking group focused on recycling, waste reduction and diversion, and management of solid waste…

May 22, 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
May 27, 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
May 30, 2026

Household Chemical Collection Event – Treasure Island

Pinellas County Solid Waste is hosting a household chemical collection event on the barrier islands. This event aims to provide residents with…

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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…

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Guía Para el Manejo del Aceite y Filtros Usados

Aceite y Filtros Usados ¿Qué es el aceite usado? La Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental, EPA, define aceite usado como cualquier aceite......

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Calling All Educators: New Garbage and Recycling Education Programs for Kindergarten through Grade 2 Students

The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste (DSW) has created three educational programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 2, just in......

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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Calendar

View the calendar below for operating days for the HHW Center and HHW North. Additional months can be found at the bottom......

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Department of Solid Waste Achieves Accreditation

Photo Caption: The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized Department of Solid Waste Director Paul Sacco (front, right) and Program......

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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......

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Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Guidance for Developing Recycling Collection, Processing & Commodity Marketing Contracts

Overview: This guidance document is a product of the Pinellas Partners in Recycling’s Contract Work Group (WG), which develops resources to help......

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Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Meeting Minutes for 5/18/22

Pinellas Partners in Recycling minutes from meeting held on May 18, 2022. ...

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Pinellas Partners in Recycling Meeting Minutes for 7/20/22

Pinellas Partners in Recycling minutes from July 20, 2022 meeting. ...

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Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Meeting Minutes for 9/21/22

Meeting notes from the Pinellas Partners in Recycling meeting held on September 21, 2022. ...

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Pinellas Partners in Recycling – Contract Work Group Charter

Contract Work Group charter listing the group's purpose, background, resources and member information. ...

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