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
- News March 26, 2026 Pinellas County to host free countywide tire disposal event on April 18
- News February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
- Story September 8, 2025 Solid Waste disposal fees to increase in 2025
- Story May 7, 2025 Pinellas County collects 1,082 used tires during free collection event
- Story January 8, 2025 A Year in Review: How Good is Pinellas County at Recycling?
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 County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Pinellas County Employees
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Free Countywide Tire Disposal Event
Pinellas County is hosting a free tire collection event on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can bring up to 12 tires (no rims and no tires over 36 inches) to one of three free and convenient drop-off locations.
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…
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)…
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…
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......
Grease Waste Hauler Permit Application
Copy of application to become a grease waste hauler in Pinellas County....
BCC approves 2022 State Legislative Program
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2022 State Legislative Program on Tuesday, laying out the Board’s guiding principles and......
Recycle Guide (PDF)
View and download the Recycle Guide-an annual publication produced by the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste. ...
Recycle Guide (Text Only Edition)
Document shows the text-only guide to Pinellas County's 2022 recycling guide. ...
2020 Residential Recycling Awareness Survey
Document showing results of Pinellas County 2020 Residential Recycling Awareness Survey....
2019 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
Report on results of Pinellas County Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey....
2014 Waste Characterization Study
Document analyzing the waste components in Pinellas County....