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
- Story January 8, 2025 A Year in Review: How Good is Pinellas County at Recycling?
- News December 26, 2024 Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree
- News December 20, 2024 Unincorporated residents can view substantial damage letters online
- News December 12, 2024 Pinellas County awarded NOAA grant to clean up tires from Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico
- News September 3, 2024 County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park
Events
View All EventsHousehold 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)…
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)…
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- Weekend Tour!
About this event There’s no such place as away! Join us to find out what happens to your garbage when you throw…
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…
Sustainability and Resiliency Report
This inaugural progress report provides a snapshot of the many Sustainability and Resiliency accomplishments made in Pinellas County....
Recycle Guide (PDF)
View and download the Recycle Guide-an annual publication produced by the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste. ...
Recycle Guide (Text Only Edition)
Document shows the text-only guide to Pinellas County's 2022 recycling guide. ...
2020 Residential Recycling Awareness Survey
Document showing results of Pinellas County 2020 Residential Recycling Awareness Survey....
2019 Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey
Report on results of Pinellas County Commercial Recycling Awareness Survey....
2018 Residential Recycling Awareness Survey
Document showing the results of 2018 Pinellas' Residential Recycling Awareness Survey....
Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 Drainage Improvements Alternatives Engineering Report
A report that evaluates different preliminary options to improve the flow of water through the Roosevelt Creek Channel No. 5 in Pinellas County to alleviate flooding and potentially reduce pollution levels. ...
Pinellas County Pavement Condition Rating Scale
Illustration of the impact that early preservation spending has on the life of pavement....
McKay Creek Watershed Evaluation and BMP Report 2014
Plan initiated by Pinellas County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) develops elements of a management program for the McKay Creek watershed....
Tourist Population Projections by TAZ, CT, 2010-2035
Numerical table listing tourist and visitor population projections for 2010 to 2035, broken down by census tract and traffic analysis zone....