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 July 2, 2024 Pinellas County seeks input on community flooding
- News May 24, 2024 Pinellas County and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue to host free hurricane preparedness expo on June 1
- News May 24, 2024 Condado Pinellas y Cuerpo de Bomberos de Tarpon Springs tendrán una expo gratis sobre preparación para huracanes el 1 de junio
- News May 22, 2024 Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
- News May 21, 2024 County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements
Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
Household Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
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 Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s collection event for household chemicals. This event is located at HHW North, located at 29582 U.S. 19 N.,…
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…
Community and Economic Vitality Initiatives
Pinellas County’s projects and programs listed below help to build a better community where all of us can live, work, and play.......
Disaster Preparedness Initiatives
Preparing for disasters to protect lives, homes and businesses is essential for a resilient community. Every hurricane season poses new threats, and......
Environmental Stewardship Initiatives
Taking care of our environment ensures that our natural resources not only benefit us today but are also preserved for future generations.......
Resilient Infrastructure Initiatives
Surrounded by water and located in sub-tropical climate, Pinellas County faces many natural and manmade hazards. In addition to the ongoing threat......
Waste Reduction Initiatives
...The County’s 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan is focused on one primary goal: “Zero Waste to Landfill” by 2050. Our solid waste management system includes: a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility, landfill,......
Energy Initiatives
Pinellas County is committed to reducing its carbon footprint to work toward a more sustainable future. The programs below help us reduce......
Sustainability and Resiliency Initiatives
With nearly 600 miles of coastline, pristine ecosystems and some of the nation’s top beaches, Pinellas County is a popular place to......
Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is convening an expansive and diverse advisory committee that will help finalize the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan......
2020 County Recyclable Materials Composition Study
View and download the 2020 County Recyclable Materials Composition Study here. ...
2020 Municipal Recyclables Composition Study
View and download the 2020 Municipal Recyclables Composition Study here. ...