Get Involved
Pinellas County welcomes residents to become more involved in their County Government through opportunities such as interning, volunteering or serving on a board, council or committee.
News
- News October 29, 2024 Vacancies Announced on Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee
- News July 2, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
- News June 28, 2024 Vacancy Announced on Pinellas Housing Finance Authority
- News June 26, 2024 Pinellas Public Library Cooperative vacancy announced
- Story May 20, 2024 Solid Waste encourages residents to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries to keep employees safe
Info & Resources
Events
View All EventsPinellas 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…
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….
Household Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous…
Youth Advisory Committee Meeting
The Youth Advisory Committee advises the BCC on issues affecting local youth, assigns members to appropriate county boards and committees, participates in public…
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…
Bright Futures Scholarship Program Volunteers
Pinellas County is proud to offer opportunities for high school students to meet the requirements for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Our…
Volunteers in Pinellas
Pinellas County Government depends upon volunteers to help provide residents and visitors with the best service possible.
Adopt-A-Drain Program
You can help improve water quality in your community. Through the Adopt-A-Drain program, you’ll help stop pollutants from reaching our waterways by…
Vacancies announced on the Pinellas Park Water Management District Board
Pinellas County is now accepting applications for a three-year term on the Pinellas Park Water Management District Board of Directors, which manages......
Pinellas County Historical Commission application period extended
Pinellas County has extended the application deadline to serve on the Pinellas County Historical Commission to Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. This member......
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. ...
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. ...
Retirement Planning Checklists
Use the planning checklists to prepare for retiring on the pension plan, investment plan, or DROP plan. ...
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......
Mosquito Control Community Education and Outreach Services
Pinellas County Mosquito Control offers a variety of education and outreach services. Depending on your needs, we are available for half, full,......
Volunteer Spotlights
Meet several of our volunteers and learn why they love volunteering with Pinellas County....
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......