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…
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…
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…
Annual Update of Local Mitigation Strategy plan complete
Pinellas County and most of its municipal partners participate in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). Submittal of......
Philippe Park Improvements
Project Background The proposed projects are located within Philippe Park and adjacent to the Safety Harbor Tocobaga Mounds, a National Historic Landmark......
Pinellas County Utilities to host free Water Conservation Expo April 27
Pinellas County Utilities is celebrating Earth Week with the next Go with The Flow: Water Conservation Expo Saturday, April 27, to provide North Pinellas residents with valuable water conservation information and resources....
Brooker Creek Preserve to host Earth Day birthday bash
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve will host Earth Day Birthday: A Springtime Conservation on......
Pinellas County recognized by FEMA administrator for flood rating
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and members of her team, including Region 4 Administrator Robert Samaan, recognized Pinellas County on Tuesday for attaining......
Oyster Shell Recycling Pilot Program
Why Recycle Oyster Shells? There is no reason for discarded oyster shells to be sent to a landfill when they can be......
Pass-A-Grille Water Main Improvement Project
Pinellas County Utilities (PCU) is committed to providing quality service to our customers and making improvements to aging infrastructure to better serve......
Guía de Reciclaje (version de solo texto)
Los municipios y los transportistas privados manejan el servicio de recogido de reciclaje de forma independiente. La Guía de Reciclaje está diseñada......
Archived – 2023 Recycle Guide (Text-Only Version)
This is not the newest version of the Recycle Guide. To view the newest version, visit Pinellas.gov/recycleguide....
Guía de Reciclaje (PDF)
Los municipios y los transportistas privados manejan el servicio de recogido de reciclaje de forma independiente. La Guía de Reciclaje está diseñada......