Waste Reduction
Pinellas County is dedicated to providing first-class solid waste management service to its residents, businesses and visitors with one primary goal of contributing zero waste to landfills.
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Solid Waste Department
Manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center, Where Does It Go? Search Tool (how to get rid of an item) and provides tours.
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Calling All Educators: New Garbage and Recycling Education Programs for Kindergarten through Grade 2 Students
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste (DSW) has created three educational programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 2, just in......
2023 Recycle Guide now available
The new and updated 2023 Recycle Guide is now available at schools, libraries throughout Pinellas County and online. The guide provides readers......
Solid Waste and Animal Services Partnership: Pet Supply Donation Drive
In July, the departments of Solid Waste (DSW) and Animal Services teamed up for a pet supply donation drive! The donated supplies......
Green Business Partnership
Looking to prioritize green business initiatives and sustainability for your business? Pinellas County has developed the Green Business Partnership, a voluntary assessment offered......
Business Waste Reduction & Recycling FAQ
Details on how Pinellas County businesses can reduce their waste and utilize recycling collection services....
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program diverts household hazardous waste from the municipal solid waste stream for proper recycling......
What does the Sustainability and Resiliency Program do?
The goal of the Sustainability & Resiliency Program is to make Pinellas County more resilient to threats such as climate change and......
Resilient 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......
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,......
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......