Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining clean, healthy communities, and Pinellas County offers comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have convenient and efficient waste disposal options. Understanding your local trash collection process can help you stay compliant, reduce environmental impact, and keep your neighborhood looking its best.
References:
- Official Pinellas County Garbage & Recycling: https://pinellas.gov/collection-garbage-and-recycling/
- St. Petersburg Residential Trash Services: https://www.stpete.org/residents/utilities/residential_trash___recycling/collection_schedule.php
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Pinellas County
Trash collection in Pinellas County is managed differently depending on your specific location. The county distinguishes between municipal areas and unincorporated regions, each with unique collection services.
Residential Trash Collection
In Pinellas County, residents have two primary collection service options:
- Municipalities (Cities and Towns)
- Residents in incorporated areas should contact their specific city for trash collection services
- Each municipality manages its own garbage and recycling pickup
- Unincorporated Areas
- Residents must use county-licensed private haulers
- Eight licensed garbage and recycling providers serve unincorporated regions
- Providers include Coastal Waste and Recycling, Waste Management, Waste Pro, and others
Recycling Services
Pinellas County offers multiple recycling options:
- Over 30 mixed recycling drop-off centers available free of charge
- Curbside recycling through municipal and private providers
- Detailed recycling guidelines available through the county’s Recycle Guide
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
St. Petersburg residents can arrange free special pickups for:
- Furniture
- TVs
- Computer equipment
- Call Sanitation Department at 727-893-7398 to schedule
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
While specific yard waste details vary by provider, residents can typically:
- Use designated yard waste containers
- Follow local guidelines for brush and organic waste disposal
- Check with individual municipal or private haulers for precise rules
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
St. Petersburg provides a comprehensive holiday collection schedule, with adjustments for major holidays like:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Typically, holiday schedules involve shifting collection days to ensure continuous service.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can:
- Use Pinellas County’s My Neighborhood Services tool
- Contact local municipal offices
- Call licensed private haulers directly
- Utilize the St. Pete Collects Mobile App for personalized schedules
Effective trash pick up in Pinellas County requires understanding your specific location’s services. By staying informed about collection schedules, recycling guidelines, and provider options, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
For specific questions, contact:
- Pinellas County Solid Waste: (727) 464-7500
- Email: [email protected]
FAQ
Is there garbage pickup in Pinellas Park today?Residential solid waste collection is performed Tuesday & Friday with recycling collection performed on Wednesday. Residents should place containers curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day.
What holidays are trash pickup in Dade County?Waste collection service is provided, rain or shine, except on these holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day and Christmas Day, as observed by Miami-Dade County.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
https://pinellas.gov/collection-garbage-and-recycling/
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. After hours, please leave message. (727) 464-3000 (727) 464-4062
https://www.stpete.org/residents/utilities/residential_trash___recycling/collection_schedule.php
Collection events are held across Pinellas County throughout the year. St. Pete residents may also arrange for free Special Pickup of TVs, furniture, or