We’re here to help you find the Pinellas County trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
Pinellas County is in Florida and includes Largo and St. Petersburg, with Tampa and Polk County to the east.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Pinellas County Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://pinellas.gov/topic/garbage-and-recycling-for-homes/
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 16, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
County Employee Recognition Event | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Open 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 29, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Independence Day | Tuesday, July, 4, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Labor Day | Monday, September 4, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Veterans Day Observed | Friday, November 10, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Veterans Day | Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 23, 2023 | Closed |
Day after Thanksgiving | Friday, November 24, 2023 | Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Christmas Day | Monday, December 25, 2023 | Closed |
New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1, 2024 | Closed |
Collection moves forward one day.
Pinellas County Trash Collection Map

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://pinellas.gov/where-does-it-go-search-tool/ for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, furniture, appliances and similar items.
If you have bulky waste or yard waste in excess of 2 cubic yards, contact Coastal Waste and Recycling at (727) 561-0360 for a special pickup. The cost of this service is $20.00 per pick up. How much is 2 cubic yards? About the size of your refrigerator.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Hazardous waste, abandoned automobiles, boats, and tree branches or stumps greater than four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Construction and demolition debris over two cubic yards are also not included.
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Pinellas County and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://pinellas.gov/news/2023-recycle-guide-now-available/
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Pinellas County?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://pinellas.gov/where-does-it-go-search-tool
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://pinellas.gov/topic/garbage-and-recycling-for-homes/
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Pinellas County Public Works Department?
waste@pinellascounty
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Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Pinellas County trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.