Energy
Pinellas County is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by reducing our energy consumption and transitioning to cleaner energy sources in order to work toward a more sustainable future.
Information & Resources
Waste-to-Energy Facility
According the Environmental Protection Agency, 75 facilities in the United States recover energy from the combustion of garbage. Florida has 10 Waste-to-Energy…
Energy Initiatives
Pinellas County is committed to reducing its carbon footprint to work toward a more sustainable future. The programs below help us reduce…
Green Business Partnership
Looking to prioritize green business initiatives and sustainability for your business? Pinellas County has developed the Green Business Partnership, a voluntary assessment offered…
Electric Vehicles
Pinellas County goes electric To reduce our carbon footprint and stay current with emerging technologies, Pinellas County is gradually replacing our gas-powered…
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles hit the road
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles are hitting the road this week, paving the way to a reduced carbon footprint......
Recycle Guide (PDF)
View and download the Recycle Guide-an annual publication produced by the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste. ...
2019 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
Report on results of Pinellas County Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey....
BCC adopts resolution setting 100% clean energy goals
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 9, adopted a resolution setting clean energy targets as a part of......
BCC elects 2022 Commission Chair and Vice Chairman
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously elected Commissioner and Current Vice Chair Charlie Justice to serve as Chair......
Pinellas County seeks input on first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan
Pinellas County would like to hear residents’ bright ideas and top concerns for the development of the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency......
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......