Environmental Stewardship
Pinellas County is committed to being good stewards of the environment to ensure that our natural resources are preserved for generations to come.
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Environmental Management Division
Environmental Management, a division of Public Works, is responsible for monitoring and protecting Pinellas County's environmental resources. This division conducts proactive monitoring and manages projects and permits for the protection of our natural and built environmental resources.
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How to Safely Dispose of Batteries
Some batteries can spark and cause fires when they get crushed in trash or recycling trucks. These fires put workers in danger,......
Volunteers, sponsors sought for Cross Bayou/Joe’s Creek Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to join Pinellas County Environmental Management and Keep Pinellas Beautiful in a cleanup event at Cross Bayou Canal and......
Solid Waste disposal fees to increase in 2025
The Solid Waste Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg. What are the new fees? Pinellas County Solid Waste’s disposal fee for municipal solid......
Mixed Recycling Drop-off Centers
There are more than 30 mixed recycling drop-off centers throughout the county available to residents free of charge. These centers are managed......
County completes purchase of West Klosterman Preserve
Joint effort protects a 14-acre environmental sanctuary Pinellas County has finalized the acquisition of the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve near Tarpon Springs,......
Subaqueous Water Main Replacement – Pass-A-Grille to Tierra Verde
Project overview The existing 16-inch cast iron water main running under the intercoastal waterway between Pass-A-Grille Beach and Pine Key in Tierra......