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 22, 2024 Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
Events
View All EventsPinellas 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…
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….
Household Chemical Collection at HHW North
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection for household chemicals. Located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater. Visit the Household Hazardous…
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)…
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…
Solid Waste Master Plan
The Solid Waste department developed a 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan with the vision of Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050. Along......
Pinellas County E-News
Alert Pinellas You can also sign up for Alert Pinellas for emergency and neighborhood updates....
Manatees
Pinellas County recognizes the importance of manatee protection and has policies in place to protect seagrass beds and other habitats for endangered......
Dune Restoration
Natural dune systems used to extend the length of Pinellas County’s barrier islands. However, the primary dunes, which under natural conditions provide......
Sea Turtle Protection
All seven species of sea turtles are either endangered or threatened. The loggerhead is the most common sea turtle found in Pinellas......
Regulatory Programs
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Under the Federal Clean Water Act, counties and cities are required to reduce the amount of stormwater......
Sandbags and Other Flood Barriers
There are several alternatives to sandbags, including flood bags and barriers, flood gates and water-activated dams. Most of these are reusable. They......