InformatIon sheet

Produced in cooperation with Pinellas County Communications Dept. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To obtain accessible formats of this document, please call (727) 464-4600/TDD (727) 464-4062.

Pinellas County Solid Waste

recycling drop-off center

paper
mixed paper newspapers magazines phone books cardboard

Bridgeway acres landfill and Waste-to-energy facility

scalehouse hours
Open Monday - Friday 6 am to 6 pm and Saturday 7 am to 5 pm Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
all loads must be covered and secured!

containers

aluminum cans steel cans plastic bottles

hours: 24 hours/7 days Location: 2855 109th Ave N

recycling guidelines

disposal fee:
flat rates*

(includes tires and yard waste)

37.50 per ton

hazardous Waste
heC3 and swap shop location: 2855 109th Ave N (off 28th St N) hours: Monday - Friday 6 am to 6 pm Saturday 7 am to 5 pm Closed Sunday and holidays heC3 (Household electronics and Chemical Collection Center) accepts hazardous chemicals and electronics from residents at no charge. You can pick up or donate chemicals such as paint or cleaners for free at the swap shop. For business waste, visit: www.pinellascounty.org/bizwaste

The flat rate is not available if any modifications have been made to the vehicle.

Trailers, single axle (as of 9/1/11) :

Trailers with a removable roll-off container will be measured by the container size. Any part of the load used to increase the trailer capacity will be included in the height measurement.

Class A: 12' long or less and 2' high or less . . . . . .$10/load

Class C: over 14' long and over 4' high . . . . . . $37.50/load As of 3/1/12, all trailers will be charged $37.50 per ton.

Class B: 14' long or less and 4' high or less . . $37.50/load

Pickup trucks & vans, 4 tires/2 axles . . $10/load Passenger vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2/load Christmas trees, up to 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3/load
*All others weigh in and out, paying $37.50 per ton.

free Mulch
West of scalehouse: Bulk quantities available (free loading). Must have tarp. Open Mon. Fri. 6 am to 6 pm and Sat. 7 am to 5 pm. recycling Drop-off Center, 2855 109th ave n: Small quantities available. Open 24 hours/7 days.

required deposit special fees

50% of the total incoming weight (vehicle and load) Load Search Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Special Service Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

payMent

special Waste disposal

special waste (such as asbestos, sludge, industrial/process waste or contaminated soil) requires an appointment. Additional tests may be necessary. Call (727) 464 -7500.

Cash or credit cardsVisa or MasterCard only. Checksexcept no starter checks, out-of-state personal checks or two-party checks.

tires

5 or more tires: Must weigh and show manifest. Over 25 tires: Must weigh, show manifest and state decal.

(up to 36" accepted whole, > 36 must be cut into quarters)

fuel containers

handy Web links

www. pinellascounty.org/recycle www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/getridofit www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/hec3.htm
Pinellas County Solid Waste 3095 114th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33716 (727) 464-7500 www. pinellascounty.org/utilities
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eMPTY fuel tanks and drums are accepted with one end opened. eMPTY cylinders are accepted with valve removed.

prohiBited iteMs
NO hazardous waste** NO radioactive waste NO biological waste NO infectious waste NO gasoline or fuel oil** NO liquid waste NO explosives NO out-of-county waste

** Accepted at HEC3 from residents (see business options)