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 February 20, 2026 Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
- 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
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….
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 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…
Hurricane Preparedness Day
Join Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater for a free event to help you and your family get ready for hurricane…
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…
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…
Emergency Information
In the case of a large-scale emergency, such as a hurricane, in Pinellas County, this page will be updated on an ongoing......
New virtual tour of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Photo Caption: Image of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC) from the top of the Bridgeway Acres Landfill, as shown......
Solid Waste partners with Code Enforcement to help property owners in need
Photo Caption: Before and after photos of the Clearwater home that was assisted by the partnership. Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous......
2023 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
Pinellas County Solid Waste's 2023 Pinellas County Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey....
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. ...
Managing Waste Webinar
The Department of Solid Waste is hosting a free solid and hazardous waste management webinar for property managers and waste haulers. Learn......
Pinellas County Bee City USA
Pinellas County is committed to the conservation of native species of plants and animals, even the smallest and most easily overlooked! We......
Pinellas County earns improved Class 2 rating from National Flood Insurance Program
Pinellas County Government has earned an improved Community Rating System (CRS) rating from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The new Class......