Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pinellas Park
Florida residential routes generally operate Monday through Friday. Your specific household collection depends on your local county zoning map.
State Mandate
Do not mix yard trimmings with regular household garbage.
Resident-provided (no specific color) Bin (Trash)
Residents must provide their own containers (maximum 35 gallons with handles and a lid) or use securely tied plastic trash bags. Neither the container nor individual bags can exceed 50 pounds. Place curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Tied plastic bags
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place the city-provided blue bin at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. Rinse containers lightly and ensure all materials are loose inside the bin, not packed in plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and mixed paper
- ✓Milk and juice cartons (empty and rinsed)
- ✓Steel and tin cans
- ✓Aluminum beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown)
- ✓Plastic PETE #1 and HDPE #2 containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic shopping bags
- ✕Aluminum foil or pie plates
- ✕Window glass and mirrors
- ✕Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Lids from plastic bottles
- ✕Motor oil bottles
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be tied and bundled. Bundles cannot exceed four feet in length, and no single limb may exceed four inches in diameter. Each bound bundle must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Pine needles
- ✓Small tree branches
- ✓Hedge trimmings
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Collected simultaneously with standard Tuesday/Friday garbage
Placement
Place bulk items safely at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular Tuesday or Friday collection day. To prevent entrapment hazards, all refrigerators and freezers must have their doors removed or padlocked.
Accepted
- ✓ Old furniture (couches, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Washing machines and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators and freezers (must have doors removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and building materials
- ✕ Carpet (unless containerized or tied in 3-foot bundles)
- ✕ Automotive parts and batteries
- ✕ Household hazardous waste and chemicals
Standard bulk item collection is typically included with your mandatory residential service, but excessive construction-related materials will not be collected by the city.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The City of Pinellas Park adjusts solid waste collection for major holidays. When a recognized holiday disrupts the standard schedule, collections are generally pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and recycling collections may also experience delays during holiday weeks. Always check the Pinellas Park official website or call Utility Billing for exact holiday shift details.
Containers should still be placed out by 7:00 a.m. on your adjusted collection day. Remove empty containers from the curb by midnight on the day of service.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Bag Your Recyclables
Keep your paper, plastics, and metals completely loose in the city-provided blue bin. Thin plastic grocery bags easily entangle and jam the machinery at the materials recovery facility, causing major processing delays.
Remove Lids from Plastic Bottles
Before tossing your #1 and #2 plastic beverage containers into the recycling bin, unscrew and throw away the plastic lids in your regular garbage. These small plastic caps are considered contaminants in the Pinellas Park recycling stream.
Adhere to Strict Weight Limits
Because Pinellas Park sanitation crews manually lift trash receptacles, using oversized containers is prohibited. Never use a garbage can larger than 35 gallons, and ensure no single can, bag, or brush bundle exceeds the 50-pound limit.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June - NovemberDuring Florida's hurricane season, tropical storms can generate heavy yard and structural debris. If severe weather strikes, the city will issue emergency pick-up protocols on the Pinellas Park official website. Always keep storm wreckage separate from regular household trash.
Fall
October - NovemberAs leaves begin to drop, remember that the city's municipal brush site is permanently closed. Autumn yard cleanup requires careful curbside preparation; ensure large piles of leaves are appropriately containerized and limbs are tied into manageable four-foot bundles.
Winter
December - JanuaryHoliday gift-giving produces an excess of cardboard and wrapping paper. While standard wrapping paper and fully flattened boxes go in your blue bin, foil-lined or glittery wrapping materials cannot be recycled and must be placed in your regular trash.
About Pinellas Park Waste Management
Comprehensive Residential Waste Collection in Pinellas Park
The City of Pinellas Park mandates residential garbage collection for all households within its municipal boundaries. Unlike surrounding municipalities that distribute uniform rolling carts, Pinellas Park requires residents to supply their own heavy-duty 35-gallon trash cans or tied plastic bags. Standard household waste is serviced twice a week, every Tuesday and Friday, which helps maintain clean and sanitary neighborhoods year-round.
Streamlined Curbside Recycling Every Wednesday
Diverting usable materials from local landfills is straightforward with Pinellas Park’s dedicated weekly recycling program. The city supplies a specialized blue recycling container to each household, which is collected every Wednesday. To keep processing efficient, acceptable items like flattened cardboard, clean paper, steel cans, and #1 or #2 plastics should be placed loosely inside the blue bin without being bagged.
Yard Debris and Vegetative Waste Disposal
Florida’s subtropical climate generates a substantial amount of yard waste, and Pinellas Park manages this through specific preparation rules. While the city strongly encourages residents to practice 'grasscycling'—leaving clippings on the lawn as natural fertilizer—heavier brush can be placed curbside. All branches must be securely tied into bundles, restricted to a maximum of four feet in length and four inches in diameter, to ensure easy lifting by sanitation crews.
Simplified Bulk Trash and Appliance Pickups
If you need to dispose of a worn-out sofa, mattress, or broken washing machine, the city provides a hassle-free solution. Pinellas Park collects bulky household appliances and furniture directly at the curb on your regularly scheduled garbage days (Tuesday or Friday). For public safety, any discarded refrigerators or freezers must have their doors entirely detached or securely padlocked before being staged on the public right-of-way.
Handling Hazardous and Unacceptable Materials
Sanitation crews will not collect automotive parts, construction debris, or household hazardous waste such as old paint, fuel tanks, and toxic chemicals. These prohibited materials pose serious risks to both the environment and sanitation workers. Pinellas Park residents must transport these items to the Pinellas County Household Hazardous Waste Center for proper and safe disposal.
Drop-off Facilities
Pinellas County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center
2855 109th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What size garbage can am I required to use in Pinellas Park?
The City of Pinellas Park requires residents to supply their own trash containers. The maximum acceptable size is a 35-gallon capacity can equipped with handles and a lid. Tied plastic garbage bags are also permitted. No individual container or bag may exceed 50 pounds in weight.
How do I safely dispose of a broken refrigerator or bulky appliance?
Heavy appliances and furniture are collected on the same day as your regular Tuesday or Friday garbage pickup. Place the item at the curb by 7:00 a.m., but you must remove the doors or apply a secure padlock to all refrigerators and freezers before placing them outside.
What should I do if my trash or recycling pickup is missed?
If you placed your materials out before 7:00 a.m. and they were not serviced, contact the Pinellas Park Utility Billing Department at 727-369-0690. The city's waste hauler is contractually required to respond and collect the missed items within 24 hours of a report.
Does the city supply the blue curbside recycling bin?
Yes, the blue recycling container is provided directly by the City of Pinellas Park. If you are a new resident without a container, or if yours breaks and needs replacement, call 727-369-0690 to have one delivered. Keep in mind that the recycling bin is city property and must stay with the home if you move.