Pinellas County Solid Waste

Jurisdiction: Pinellas County (countywide disposal; all commercial and residential trash generated in the county goes to the Solid Waste Disposal Complex)

The Solid Waste Department manages the Solid Waste Disposal Complex in St. Petersburg, which includes a Waste-to-Energy Facility and landfill, along with the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center. Its 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan targets zero waste to landfill by 2050.

Responsibilities

  • operating the Solid Waste Disposal Complex (waste-to-energy and landfill)
  • household hazardous waste collection
  • recycling and waste reduction programs
  • disposal accounts and fees
  • Where Does It Go? disposal guidance

Verified from official sources on 2026-08-29.