Resiliency
Making our community more resilient means managing our resources responsibly and reducing our vulnerability to threats like flooding and hurricanes.
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Resiliency Program
The Resiliency Program, a division of the Office of Fleet and Asset Management, strives to make Pinellas County more resilient to current vulnerabilities and future conditions and to promote the wise use of resources through internal governmental practices and external community services.
Learn MoreNews
- News October 22, 2025 Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
- News October 20, 2025 Apply for the Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
- News October 13, 2025 Pinellas People First Hurricane Recovery Programs opening Oct. 20
- News September 12, 2025 Pinellas County begins beach nourishment project
- Story September 8, 2025 Solid Waste disposal fees to increase in 2025
Events
View All EventsBusiness 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, 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…
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)…
Projects
View All ProjectsResilient Pinellas Plan
Pinellas County’s Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, completed in 2023, will guide the County’s resiliency initiatives for years to come. Based on a…
Pinellas Trail North Gap – Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Bridge
Project Description Project complete. The project generally consisted of a paved 12-foot-wide surface with 2-foot-wide unpaved shoulders on both sides. However, in…
Flood Vulnerability Assessment
Overview Pinellas County is ready to face the unprecedented challenge in the coming decades of adapting to new flood patterns. Flooding from…
Flood Mitigation Action Plan
Overview Pinellas County is developing a countywide Flood Mitigation Action Plan (FMAP) to make the county more resilient to the increasing impacts…
Programs
View All ProgramsSmall Quantity Generator Program
All counties in Florida are required by the legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification and verification program…
Clean Marina Program
Boater Benefits The Clean Marina Program helps boaters protect waterways and marine life from pollution. Participating boaters and marina staff learn: How…
Air Quality Program
Pinellas County’s Air Quality Program is dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing our local air quality for the health and welfare of…
Discover Careers with Pinellas County Solid Waste
Rewarding Opportunities Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, fast-forward your career and join the team of employees at Pinellas......
Eventos de recolección de productos electrónicos y quÃmicos para empresas
Este recurso fue desarrollado por el Departamento de Desperdicios Sólidos para ofrecer a las empresas una guÃa sobre cómo manejar adecuadamente los......
Green Infrastructure
In Pinellas County, we’re surrounded by water. Protecting the quality of that water is a top priority. Clean beaches and bays are important......
Small Quantity Generator Program
All counties in Florida are required by the legislature to establish and implement a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) notification and verification program......
Pinellas Prepares
While the Tampa Bay area last took a direct hurricane hit in 1921, it doesn’t mean that our area is immune from......
Educational Resources: Garbage and Recycling
Solid Waste follows the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover of managing waste. Use these resources to learn what happens when you throw......
Solid Waste Master Plan
The Solid Waste department developed a 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan with the vision of Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050. Along......
RESTORE Act
The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States (RESTORE) Act established the Gulf Coast Restoration......
Manatees
Pinellas County recognizes the importance of manatee protection and has policies in place to protect seagrass beds and other habitats for endangered......
Dune Restoration
Natural dune systems used to extend the length of Pinellas County’s barrier islands. However, the primary dunes, which under natural conditions provide......