Sustainability & Resiliency
Making our community more sustainable and resilient means managing our resources responsibly, reducing our carbon footprint and reducing our vulnerability to threats like climate change and hurricanes.
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Sustainability and Resiliency Program
The Sustainability and Resiliency Program, a division of the Office of Resilience and Asset Management, strives to make Pinellas County more sustainable and resilient to current vulnerabilities and future conditions, promote the wise use of resources, and reduce our overall carbon footprint, through internal governmental practices and external community services.
Learn MoreNews
- News September 3, 2024 County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park
- Story August 30, 2024 Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
- Story August 8, 2024 How to get rid of unwanted electronics in Pinellas County
- News July 2, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
- News May 24, 2024 Pinellas County and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue to host free hurricane preparedness expo on June 1
Events
View All EventsCANCELED: Household Chemical Collection Event
The Sept. 28, 2024, Household Chemical Collection Event has been canceled due to Hurricane Helene.
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…
Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
The Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family! This free event is…
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….
Projects
View All ProjectsResilient Pinellas Action Plan
In 2023, Pinellas County completed its Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, which will guide the County’s sustainability and resiliency initiatives for years to…
Pinellas Trail North Gap – Lake Tarpon Outfall Canal Bridge
Project Description There is one remaining gap in the northern segment of the Pinellas Trail, referred to as the Pinellas Trail North…
Sea Level Rise & Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment
Overview Pinellas County is ready to face the unprecedented challenge in the coming decades of adapting to climate change and sea level…
Flood Mitigation Action Plan
Overview Pinellas County is developing a countywide Flood Mitigation Action Plan (FMAP) to make the county more resilient to flooding and other…
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…
County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park
Elected officials and staff members from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools and the City of Largo broke ground on High Point......
Solid Waste disposal fee to increase
Photo Caption: Garbage from the County’s homes and businesses at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. What are the new fees? Pinellas County Solid Waste’s......
How to get rid of unwanted electronics in Pinellas County
Electronics Recycling & Disposal Do you ever wonder how to get rid of your electronics in Pinellas County? There are a lot......
Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
Pinellas County is assessing sea level rise and storm surge flooding and is seeking input from those who live and work in......
Pinellas County and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue to host free hurricane preparedness expo on June 1
Hurricane season is nearly here, and Pinellas County Emergency Management and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Day......
Condado Pinellas y Cuerpo de Bomberos de Tarpon Springs tendrán una expo gratis sobre preparación para huracanes el 1 de junio
La temporada de huracanes está casi aquí, y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pinellas y el Cuerpo de Bomberos de Tarpon Springs......
Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. ...
County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements
Pinellas County held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for the much-anticipated Raymond H. Neri Community Parks Improvement project in Lealman. The event was attended by County officials, county commissioners, civic leaders and other residents. ...