No Solid Waste Pickup on Christmas, New Year's Day

Your garbage will have to wait.

The city solid waste department will be enjoying a day off for the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, according to city officials.

Those residents who normally receive collection on Tuesdays may instead leave their postponed garbage, recyclables, bulk or yard waste at the curb for pickup on the following Wednesday, Dec. 26 or Jan. 2.

Christmas Tree Recycling

To ensure your tree is recycled into mulch, residents may leave them out on a regularly scheduled bulk and yard waste collection day between Dec. 26 and Jan. 6. 

Residents who do not have curbside yard waste collection services may plan a pickup date with their association or property manager by calling 727-298-3215, according to Pinellas County officials.

The mulch will be given away free to the public.

Electronic and Chemical Waste Recycling

A free electronic and chemical waste dropoff is planned at Dunedin High School on Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Pinellas County flier says the following chemicals and electronics will be accepted: automotive fluids, batteries (household or vehicle), cleaners, cooking oil, fertilizers, fluorescent bulbs and other mercury containing devices, fuels (i.e. gasoline, kerosene), fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, motor oil, paint (latex or oil), paint remover, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, smoke detectors, solvents, wood preservatives, camcorders, CD players, cell phones or smartphones, computers and/or peripherals, copiers, digital cameras, DVD players, fax machines, GPS units, marine depth finders, microwave ovens, pagers, portable players (i.e. MP3, iPod), printer or toner cartridges, radios, stereo equipment, telephones, TVs, VCRs, video game players.

For more information, visit the official flier online.