Trash Talk That Matters

Your morning commute shouldn't include a landscape of discarded tires, rusty ovens, or moldy furniture, yet illegal dumping remains a persistent issue, often fueled by everything from unsecured loads to a simple lack of awareness regarding proper disposal. While it’s frustrating to see our shared spaces transformed into environmental hazards, Keep Pinellas Beautiful is committed to restoring our landscape through proactive waste management and resident engagement. We believe our community deserves better. That’s why we encourage you to use the Keep Pinellas Beautiful Litter Hotline to report illegally dumped items before they harm local wildlife or pollute our waterways. In addition to reporting, Pinellas County provides residents with a range of resources to ensure these items are disposed of safely and responsibly. Together, we can shift the culture from negligent disposal habits, to keeping Pinellas County clean, safe, and beautiful for every family.

What is the Litter Hotline?

While it is disheartening to see our local roadsides and neighborhoods used as dumping grounds for abandoned items, we have the collective power to restore the beauty of our community. To help us address these issues effectively, we rely on your "eyes on the ground" to provide specific details. When reporting littered areas or illegal dumping in your community to our Litter Hotline, please identify the types of items found; whether they are large appliances, tires, furniture, construction materials, or bagged trash, and provide the exact address along with the nearest cross streets. Including your name and phone number is also essential, as it allows us to follow up and further investigate your report. It is important to note that locations must be on the public right-of-way and not on private property.

There are two ways to get in contact with Keep Pinellas Beautiful about illegal dumpsites, allowing access for anyone to be able to reach us. We recommend calling the Litter Hotline at (727)-210-GONE (4663) or going to our website and filling out our form. By taking a few moments to report these sites, you aren't just improving our scenery; you are actively protecting local wildlife and ensuring a safer environment for everyone in Pinellas!

Free Tire Collection Event 4/18/2026

People often litter due to the inconvenience of proper disposal. Tires are one common item that must be brought to a collection center to be properly disposed of. Not only do waste tires create litter, but they also become breeding grounds for mosquitoes because of their ability to collect water. One scrap tire can lead to the breeding of thousands of mosquitoes over a single season. Pinellas County Mosquito Control and Pinellas County Solid Waste are partnering to host a free tire collection event for residents to reduce the spread of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses. Tires are being collected at these three locations:

For this event, a photo ID is required. Check out Pinellas County’s website for more information and future events like this.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection

If not properly stored or discarded, chemical waste can seep into our soil and groundwater, rendering land unusable and contaminating our aquatic ecosystems through runoff. It’s also important to properly dispose of our hazardous waste due to safety concerns; for example, if batteries end up in our trash or recycling trucks, they can spark and cause fires. Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program diverts household hazardous waste from the municipal solid waste stream for proper recycling and disposal. Some items that can be collected include automotive fluids, lawn and garden chemicals, and paint products. Visit the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Calendar for operating days and hours.

“Where Does it Go?” Search Tool

Tires and hazardous waste are not the only items that you may find yourself struggling to dispose of. Keep in mind that our regular trash service can't take everything! If you’re ever wondering whether something is going in the trash or recycling, or must be taken to a special location, Pinellas County offers a “Where does it Go?” search tool that allows you to search for any type of trash you may have and how to properly dispose of it. Don’t know where your expired medicine should go, or your paint cans? What about your old license plates collecting dust in your garage? Now, with these resources at your disposal (pun intended!), figuring out exactly where your waste belongs is easier than ever.

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