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
- 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
- News February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
- Story September 8, 2025 Solid Waste disposal fees to increase in 2025
Info & Resources
- Recycle Guide
- Find Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Options
- Disposal Fees: Solid Waste Disposal Complex
- How to Safely Dispose of Batteries
- Collection: Garbage & Recycling
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
- Municipal Contact Information: Garbage and Recycling Collection
- Educational Resources: Garbage and Recycling
- Recycling FAQ
- Solid Waste Master Plan
- Business Electronics and Chemical Collection
Events
View All EventsPinellas 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Business Waste Reduction & Recycling FAQ
Details on how Pinellas County businesses can reduce their waste and utilize recycling collection services....
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program diverts household hazardous waste from the municipal solid waste stream for proper recycling......
Waste Reduction Initiatives
...The County’s 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan is focused on one primary goal: “Zero Waste to Landfill” by 2050. Our solid waste management system includes: a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, landfill,......
Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to......
Lealman Waste Collection Assistance Program Request Form
To view and download the Waste Collection Assistance Program Request Form here. ...
2020 County Recyclable Materials Composition Study
View and download the 2020 County Recyclable Materials Composition Study here. ...
2020 Municipal Recyclables Composition Study
View and download the 2020 Municipal Recyclables Composition Study here. ...
2021 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
View and download the 2021 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey. ...
Lealman Vacant Residential Unit Refund Request Form
To request a vacant residential unit refund within the Lealman Solid Waste Disposal District, download this form and follow the instructions on the previous page to complete it. ...
Request Garbage and Recycling Service
Use this form to request garbage and recycling service from Pinellas County. Pinellas County only provides garbage and recycling home services in......