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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 February 5, 2026 Pinellas County University begins new sessions March 4
- News January 20, 2026 Vacancies announced for the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board
- News January 9, 2026 County icon Fred E. Marquis passes away peacefully
- News September 19, 2025 County Commission adopts final FY 26 budget with lower rate
- News August 29, 2025 Vacancy Announced on Value Adjustment Board
Info & Resources
Events
View All EventsHousehold 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)…
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…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- Pinellas Citizen University
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex Tour- USF Climate Teach-In
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
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…
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…
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 checklists to prepare for retiring on the FRS 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......
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......